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Ophidion rochei Müller, 1845 |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 29.25 cm TL (male/unsexed); 29.25 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 150 m | |||
| Distribution: | Mediterranean Sea: western and northern regions. Also known from the Black Sea. | |||
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| Biology: | Uncommon species found in the shallows and to 150 m depth (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 February 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||