| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
19.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 825 - 1220 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Celebes to New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 92-96; Anal soft rays: 76-82; Vertebrae: 57-58 |
| Biology: |
Common species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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