| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| 23.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 110 - 567 m |
| Western Pacific: Japan to the Philippines, off New Caledonia and the Arafura Sea. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 90-92; Anal soft rays: 74-75; Vertebrae: 53-54. Distinct ocellus on dorsal fin situated immediately behind vertical line through anus, two sharp spines on posterior margin of preoperculum, ventral fins reaching halfway to anus and no vertical bars on body. |
| A benthic species found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 75154). Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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