| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| 14.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 230 m |
| Western Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 89-98; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 75-81. Dorsal fin gray with about 10 pale spots and a distinct blackish spot (Ref. 13608). |
| Common species (Ref. 34024) found to feed on crustaceans (Ref. 32505). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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