| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
30.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 45 - 515 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 100-101; Anal soft rays: 71-76; Vertebrae: 54-55. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: large, white spots dorsally on the head and body, its brown background colour speckled white by the underlying scales and a distinct, brown lateral line; dorsal fin with 3 ocelli; head and body without black markings; anal fin with a black band; pelvic fins inserted below end of upper jaw; prepelvic length 13.0-14.0% SL; scales between origin of dorsal fin and lateral line 14-15; anterior gill arch with 10-12 long rakers; pseudobranchial filaments 32-35; pectoral-fin rays 23-24 (Ref. 98314). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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