Glyptophidium oceanium

Glyptophidium oceanium

Twenty Two Centimeters Ophidiid Fish from Japanese Waters

Glyptophidium oceanium is a marine fish of Western Pacific. The species occupies deep water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 22 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cusk-eels
Family: Ophidiidae
Genus: Glyptophidium
Maximum length: 22 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Pacific: Japan to the northern Philippines. Probably from off Madagascar (Ref. 34024 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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