| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
43.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1510 - 1600 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique Channel. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 117-117; Anal soft rays: 98-98; Vertebrae: 65-65. This species is distinguished from all its congeners by the following set of characters: D 117; long rakers on first gill arch 14; oblique scales ca. 30; total vertebrae 65; pelvic-fin length 9.5 %
SL; with a single median basibranchial tooth patch; sagittal otolith without a small process on anterior margin; dorsal margin smooth; with an ostial channel (Ref. 107887). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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