Neobythites stelliferoides Gilbert, 1890 Thread brotula |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
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Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 90 - 310 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: northern Gulf of California to off northern Peru. | |||
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Biology: | Common species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |