Cataetyx lepidogenys (Smith & Radcliffe, 1913)
photo by Ho, H.-C.

Family:  Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas)
Max. size:  13 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 100 - 400 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan and the Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 75-81; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 49-56. Head with scales. Pseudobranches with 2 small filaments. Three gill rakers developed on 1st arch. Attains 13 cm SL.
Biology:  Rare species (Ref. 34024). Taken in bottom trawls (Ref. 34024).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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