Genypterus brasiliensis Regan, 1903
Genypterus brasiliensis
photo by Carvalho Filho, A.

 Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae
 Max. size:  68.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 60 - 200 m
 Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Ref. 9358) to northern Argentina (Ref. 27363). Appears to be an unpatterned form of blacodes; status of this species unclear (Ref. 34024).
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found on soft mud bottom. Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Acácio, R.G. - 15.02.97
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 27.02.14
 Checked by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 31.05.11

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