| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 55 m |
| Western Central Atlantic: Georgia to northeastern Florida and the entire northern Gulf of Mexico. |
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| Common species found in shallow coastal waters (Ref. 34024). Found from shore to 55 m depth (ref. 7251). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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