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Lucifuga dentata Poey, 1858 Toothed Cuban cusk-eel |
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photo by
Günther, A.C.L.G. |
| Family: | Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) | |||
| Max. size: | 15.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); 12 cm NG (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Cuba. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits caves. Feeds on cirolanid isopods. Viviparous. Found together with L. subterranea and L. teresinarum (Ref. 34024). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 29 January 2020 (B2ab(iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||