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Barathronus pacificus Nielsen & Eagle, 1974 |
| Family: | Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) | |||
| Max. size: | 11.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 12.8 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 3334 - 3860 m | |||
| Distribution: | Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 63-80; Anal soft rays: 55-72; Vertebrae: 78-89. This species is distinguished by the following characters: a pair of small bulbs at base of penis; with a transparent peritoneum; D 63-80, A 55-72, pectoral-fin rays 22-27; precaudal vertebrae 35-40, total vertebrae 78-89; anterior gill arch with 28-35 long rakers; vomer with 4-8 fangs; small otolith, rounded and thick (Ref. 121928). | |||
| Biology: | Rare species (Ref. 34024). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||