| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
32 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 220 - 780 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: off southeast Africa and off the Hawaiian Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-115; Anal soft rays: 87-94; Vertebrae: 35-61 |
| Biology: |
Benthopelagic or benthic (Ref. 58302). 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: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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