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Neobythites nigriventris Nielsen, 2002 Blackbelly cusk |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
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| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 338 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: eastern Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | A benthic species found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 75154). Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||