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Paraulopidae (Cucumber fishes)
Etymology: Paraulopus: Paraulopus refers to a taxon related to Aulopus, both being included in the Aulopiformes.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 178 - 290 m (Ref. 49923). Deep-water
Western Indian Ocean: off Mombasa, Kenya.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 17.3 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 49326)
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Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Sato, T. and T. Nakabo, 2003. A revision of the Paraulopus oblongus group (Aulopiformes: Paraulopidae) with description of a new species. Ichthyol. Res. 50(2):164-177. (Ref. 49923)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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