| Family: |
Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) |
| Max. size: |
21.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 40.7 g |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1110 - 1650 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Bay of Bengal. Hephthocara crassiceps and Hephthocara simum may prove to be conspecific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Rare species (Ref. 34024). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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