| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 480 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippines to off northwest Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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