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Ophidion barbatum Linnaeus, 1758 Snake blenny |
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photo by
García Rodríguez, M. |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 51 - 1456 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: southern England to Senegal and the northern Mediterranean. | |||
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| Biology: | Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). Minimum depth from Ref. 122785. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||