| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| 11 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 295 - 530 m |
| Western Central Pacific: off New Caledonia and a few neighboring islands. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 106-110; Anal soft rays: 86-90; Vertebrae: 59-62. Anterior anal fin-ray below dorsal fin-ray number 23-25, distal and proximal parts of dorsal and anal fins light and middle part black, and median part of body immediately behind head with 6-7 light areas. |
| Common species (Ref. 34024). Feed on gastropods (Ref. 31524). Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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