Bassozetus mozambiquensis Tomiyama, Takami & Fukui, 2016
Mozambique assfish

Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
Max. size:  43.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1510 - 1600 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique Channel.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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