Ogilbia mccoskeri Møller, Schwarzhans & Nielsen, 2005
Mccosker's coralbrotula
photo by Møller, P.R.

Family:  Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula)
Max. size:  6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Panama.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 80-86; Anal soft rays: 63-69; Vertebrae: 43-45. This species is distinguished by the following: Vertebrae 11 + 32-34 = 43-45, dorsal fin rays 80-86, anal fin rays 63-69, outer pseudoclaspers long, sticklike, inner pseudoclasper absent, penis tapering, opercular spine with a single, sharp tip, scales on cheeks reduced to a small patch on upper cheek in 4-6 vertical rows; otolith length: height ratio 2.0, sulcus axis strongly inclined versus otolith axis (Ref. 57883).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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