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Neobythites nanhaiensis Chen, Zhao, Yang, Zhang, He, Zhang, Wang & Zhong, 2026 South China Sea cusk |
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photo by
Jia-Jie Chen et al., 2026 |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14.45 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: South China Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 90-115; Anal soft rays: 80-94; Vertebrae: 62-62 | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||