Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
6.95 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine |
Western Central Atlantic: Bermuda and Bahamas to Venezuela. |
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Rare species inhabiting shallow coastal waters (Ref. 34024). Found on sandy bottom near reefs (Ref. 51183). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Museum: El Negro reef, Mayagüez, ANSP 142863 (6.3 cm SL) (Ref. 51183). Also Ref. 35505. |
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