Monomitopus microlepis Smith & Radcliffe, 1913
Monomitopus microlepis
photo by FAO

 Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
 Max. size: 
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range - 705 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: between Cebu and Leyte, Philippines.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Rare species, known from a depth of 705 m (Ref. 34024). Reproductive strategy possibly similar to other members of this family featuring oviparity, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Type locality, between Cebu and Leyte (Ref. 26282).

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 12.10.99
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 05.10.00

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