Genypterus brasiliensis Regan, 1903
Genypterus brasiliensis
photo by Carvalho Filho, A.

Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae
Max. size:  68.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 200 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Ref. 9358) to northern Argentina (Ref. 27363). Appears to be an unpatterned form of blacodes; status of this species unclear (Ref. 34024).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on soft mud bottom. Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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