Ophidion scrippsae (Hubbs, 1916)

Basketweave cusk-eel

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Ophidiiformes \| Ophidiidae \| Ophidiinae
Synonyms	Otophidium scrippsi, ... more
Common names	... more

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Main reference

Nielsen, J.G., D.M. Cohen, D.F. Markle and C.R. Robins. 1999. (Ref. 34024)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 28.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2850)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 110 m (Ref. 34024), usually 3 - 7 m (Ref. 2850)

Climate / Range

Subtropical

Eastern Pacific: Point Arguello in California, USA (Ref. 2850) to Baja California. The single record from the Gulf of California is erroneous.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 124 - 153; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 99 - 126; Vertebrae: 65 - 69. Branchiostegal rays: 7 (Ref. 36413). Pelvic fin consists of one ray with two branches of unequal length (Ref. 36413).

Uncommon species ranging from the shore to 110 m depth (Ref. 34024). Usually found on sand bottom from 2.7-7 m depth (Ref. 2850). Oviparous, with pelagic larvae (Ref. 36413). Oval, pelagic eggs float in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Froese, Rainer

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