| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 160 - 300 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan to Taiwan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 102-106; Anal soft rays: 86-87; Vertebrae: 58-60. Developed gill raker 10-12. Head and body covered with scales. Operculum with a sharp strong spine and preoperculum with 2 spinules at the lower angle (Ref. 43544). |
| Biology: |
Common species (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). Found in markets (Ref. 34024). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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