Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
Max. size: |
68.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 200 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Ref. 9358) to northern Argentina (Ref. 27363). Appears to be an unpatterned form of blacodes; status of this species unclear (Ref. 34024). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on soft mud bottom. Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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