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Neobythites crosnieri Nielsen, 1995 |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 125 - 350 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: off western Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Rare species (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: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||