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Neobythites longipes Smith & Radcliffe, 1913 Longray cusk |
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| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 480 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Philippines to off northwest Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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