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Ophidion fulvum (Hildebrand & Barton, 1949) Earspot cusk eel |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica to northern Peru. | |||
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| Biology: | Uncommon species (Ref. 34024) found in mangrove areas, on muddy and sandy bottoms (Ref. 9329). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||