| Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) |
| 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 178 m |
| Southwest Pacific: off northern New Zealand. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 75-75; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 45-45. Small specimens greyish brown to blackish with a pale yellowish tinge; larger specimens orange or yellow with mottled brown markings. |
| A rare species found in rocky areas (Ref. 34024). Reported to occur in rock pools (Ref. 9003). Possibly nocturnal (Ref. 9003). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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