Neobythites stelliferoides Gilbert, 1890
Thread brotula
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 90 - 310 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: northern Gulf of California to off northern Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Common species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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