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Neobythites sivicola (Jordan & Snyder, 1901) |
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photo by
Reyes, R.B. |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
| Max. size: | 27.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 75 - 249 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan to Taiwan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 93-96; Anal soft rays: 75-79. Developed gill raker 10-11. Head and body fully covered with scales. Operculum with a sharp, strong spine. Preoperculum with 2 small spines at the lower angle (Ref. 43544). | |||
| Biology: | Common species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). Found in markets (Ref. 34024). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||