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Neobythites steatiticus Alcock, 1894 Barred cusk eel |
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FAO |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 195 - 460 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf the Bay of Bengal. | |||
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| 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 | |||