Neobythites lombokensis Uiblein & Nielsen, 2018

Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
Max. size:  9.3 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 150 - 280 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Indonesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The single female specimen is an unripe individual caught between the lower shelf and upper continental slope. Intestinal food remains were unidentifiable except for parts of a small bivalve, suggesting a benthic lifestyle (Ref. 117295).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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