Bassozetus squamosus
Bassozetus squamosus Tomiyama, Takami & Fukui, 2021
Scally assfish

Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
Max. size:  50.5 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1510 - 2750 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific: Mozambique, New Caledonia and New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth and maximum length based on type locality (Ref.123866).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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