| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
4.9 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 74-77; Anal soft rays: 53-57; Vertebrae: 40-40. Diagnosis: Pointed snout; small distinct eyes, 1.5-2.0% SL; head naked; posterior infraorbital pores 3; posterior nostril small, about quarter of eye diameter; rays in dorsal fin 74-77, anal 53-57, caudal 14-15; otolith with length to height ratio 2.1-2.2 and fused colliculi; sulcus large; 1 pair of pseudoclaspers with 2 almost equally long supporters (Ref. 55786). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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