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Ophidion metoecus Robins, 1991 |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 31 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is. and Juan Fernandez Is. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Uncommon species ranging from the shore to 31 m depth (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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||