Neobythites franzi Nielsen, 2002
Franz's cusk

Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 300 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: off Dunk Island, Queensland, Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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