| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| Max. size: |
8.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 22 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Bahamas to Puerto Rico. Recently reported from Tobago and Barbados (Ref. 51183). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Uncommon species found on shallow sandy bays (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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