Neobythites nigriventris Nielsen, 2002
Blackbelly cusk
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 Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
 Max. size: 
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range - 338 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: eastern Australia.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  A benthic species found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 75154). 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: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 21.08.03
 Modified by: OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen - 09.09.08

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