| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| 17.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 1998 m |
| Western Central Pacific: Gulf of Tomini, Sulawesi. Also known from the Eastern Indian Ocean. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 99-100; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 79-82. Head relatively large, about 2 times in preanal distance; jaws inferior; snout inflated; maxillary strongly sheathed; branchiostegal rays 8; opercular spine short and sharp; pectoral fin reaches to anus or beyond; caudal fin rays 8; precaudal vertebrae 12-14 (Ref. 34024). |
| Rare species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, 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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