Neobythites longipes Smith & Radcliffe, 1913
Longray cusk
Neobythites longipes
photo by CSIRO

 Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
 Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 480 m
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: Philippines to off northwest Australia.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Uncommon species (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, 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:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 10.06.94
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 28.04.95

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