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Otophidium dormitator Böhlke & Robins, 1959 Sleeper cusk-eel |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida (USA) and the Bahamas to Yucatan, Mexico and the Lesser Antilles. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Rare species benthic from the shore to 15 m depth (Ref. 34024). Usually on coral sand near reefs (Ref. 7251). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||