Neobythites natalensis Nielsen, 1995

Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
Max. size:  6.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 310 - 590 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: off Natal, South Africa and western Madagascar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Rare species (Ref. 34024). Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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