Neobythites monocellatus Nielsen, 1999
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 Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
 Max. size:  15.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; depth range 115 - 440 m
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: off Honduras and northern South America; range extension of 3,000 km to off Bahia, Brazil (13°S).
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Common 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 22.11.99
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 18.05.07
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 09.10.00

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