| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
2.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Haiti. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 61-61; Anal soft rays: 47-48; Vertebrae: 36-37. This species is characterized by the following: dorsal fin rays 61, anal fin rays 47-48; no scales on head; dentary with 3-4 large fangs in mid section; anterior inner pseudoclasper ridge-like, backward-directed, smaller than posterior inner pseudoclasper, the latter with little thorn anteriorly and connected to isthmus; outer pseudoclasper triangular (Ref. 55786). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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