| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
10.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); 7.8 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeastern Pacific: French Polynesia, Cook and Pitcairn Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 78-86; Anal soft rays: 63-69; Vertebrae: 44-46. This species is characterized by the following: Vertebrae 11-12+33-35=44-46, dorsal fin rays 78-86, anal fin rays 63-69; eyes large (2.0-3.1% SL), D/V 6; outer pseudoclasper large, broad, wing-shaped, with concave inner face; inner pseudoclasper joined to outer pseudoclasper anteriorly, thin, with narrow base and single-pointed tip extending over anterior part of outer pseudoclasper; moderately broad scale patch on cheek with 5-8 scale rows, large scale patch on operculum above opercular spine (13-21 scales) and separated smaller scale patch below opercular spine (3-7 scales); head is massive and thick (Ref. 57884). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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