Ophidion metoecus Robins, 1991

Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae
Max. size:  11.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 31 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is. and Juan Fernandez Is.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Uncommon species ranging from the shore to 31 m depth (Ref. 34024). 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: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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