| Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| 150 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathydemersal; marine |
| Southeast Pacific: southern Peru to southern Chile. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 136; Anal soft rays: 106 |
| Common species inhabiting rocky bottom in deep shelf and upper slope waters (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Found in south-central zone off Chile (Ref. 56050). Popular food fish in northern Chile (Ref. 27363). Also Ref. 5530, 8984, 9068. |
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