| Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| 6 cm SL (female) |
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benthopelagic; marine |
| Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 79-81; Anal soft rays: 56-58; Vertebrae: 39-40. Diagnosis: Pointed snout; distinct large eyes, 2.2-2.5% SL; head with scale-band on cheek; posterior infraorbital pores 3; posterior nostril large, about half of eye diameter; rays in dorsal fin 79-81, anal 56-58, caudal 16; otolith with length to height ratio 2.5 and partly fused colliculi. |
| Depth and method of collection unknown (Ref. 55786). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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