| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae |
| 26.7 cm SL (female) |
|
benthopelagic |
| Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii. |
|
Dorsal soft rays (total): 92-92; Anal soft rays: 76-76; Vertebrae: 56-56. This species is characterized by the following set of characters: short, distinct lateral line ends below second dorsal fin ray; dorsal fin rays 92, anal fin rays 76, precaudal vertebrae 15, and total vertebrae 56; 16-17 total number of gill rakers on anterior arch; longest gill raker 0.7% SL; snout to end of lateral line 33.0% SL; a pore between eyes and no occipital pores (Ref. 83453). |
| Benthic (Ref. 58302). 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). |
|
Data deficient
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
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