Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
Max. size: |
2.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Tobago. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 65-72; Anal soft rays: 50-54; Vertebrae: 38-40. This species is characterized by the following: snout with depression above the eye; no scales on cheek; dorsal fin rays 67-72, anal fin rays 46-51; otolith with separated colliculi; anterior part of posterior inner pseudoclasper thorn-like, directed forwards (Ref. 55786). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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