| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| Max. size: |
61.5 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 3155 - 5440 m |
| Distribution: |
North Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean. Tropical to subartic. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 122-129; Anal soft rays: 101-109; Vertebrae: 68-71. This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D 122-129; long rakers on 1st gill arch 11-14; oblique scales 20-25; abdominal vertebrae 13-14; HL 18.1-21.3% SL; body depth at anal-fin origin 8.2-14.6% SL; predorsal length 16.4-20.1% SL; tail length 62.7-68% SL; posterior tip of pelvic-fin rays anterior to anus; one medial basibranchial tooth patch; dorsal margin of sagittal otolith smooth. Colouration: pale yellowish brown fins (preserved condition). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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