Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
21.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 143 - 686 m |
Indo-West Pacific: Bay of Bengal to the Philippines and Northwest Australia. |
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A benthic species found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 75154). Common species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
From southwest Sumatra to Bali Strait. Museum: BMNH 1983.1.1.57 (TGT (PJPW) 453). |
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