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Ophidion scrippsae (Hubbs, 1916) Basketweave cusk-eel |
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photo by
Amezcua Linares, F. |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 110 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Point Arguello in California, USA (Ref. 2850) to Baja California. The single record from the Gulf of California is erroneous. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 124-153; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 99-126; Vertebrae: 65-69. Branchiostegal rays: 7 (Ref. 36413). Pelvic fin consists of one ray with two branches of unequal length (Ref. 36413). | |||
| Biology: | Uncommon species ranging from the shore to 110 m depth (Ref. 34024). Usually found on sand bottom from 2.7-7 m depth (Ref. 2850). Oviparous, with pelagic larvae (Ref. 36413). Oval, pelagic eggs float in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||