Diancistrus longifilis Ogilby, 1899
Twinhook cusk
Diancistrus longifilis
photo by FAO

Family:  Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula)
Max. size:  7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Great Barrier Reef and Lord Howe Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic (Ref. 75154). Rare species inhabiting reefs (Ref. 34024).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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