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Ophidion galeoides (Gilbert, 1890) Striped cusk eel |
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FAO |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 114.8 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 17 - 75 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: outer coast of Baja California and northern Gulf of California to the Gulf of Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Uncommon species found from near shore to 75 m depth (Ref. 34024). Inhabit bottoms with fine sand, mud, rubble or marine plants, at moderate depths (Ref. 9329). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). Frequently caught by shrimp trawlers (Ref. 9329). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||