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Typhlonus nasus Günther, 1878 |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 3935 - 5100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian and Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 93-104; Anal soft rays: 71-78. Caudal fin rays 8. Bifurcate operculum spine and external thymus present (Ref. 40708). | |||
| Biology: | Rare species (Ref. 34024). Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||