Parophidion vassali

photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:	Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae
Max. size:	25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	demersal; marine
Distribution:	Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean Sea and adjacent northeast Atlantic.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Found on the deeper parts of the continental shelf (Ref. 6555). 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

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