Bidenichthys capensis Barnard, 1934
Freetail brotula
Bidenichthys capensis
photo by SFSA

Family:  Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas)
Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: known only from South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 75; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 38. Yellowish in color.
Biology:  Uncommon species (Ref. 34024), inhabiting rocky tide pools (Ref. 6610).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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