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Ophidion smithi (Fowler, 1934) |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Red Sea to Natal (South Africa), Seychelles and northwestern coast of Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 98-98; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 95-95 | |||
| Biology: | Uncommon species found in shallow coastal waters (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||