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Ophidion iris Breder, 1936 Rainbow cusk eel |
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FAO |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 86 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California and adjacent coast of Mexico to Banderas Bay. | |||
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| Biology: | Uncommon species ranging from the shore to 86 m depth (Ref. 34024). Found in rubble bottoms (Ref. 9329). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||