Family: |
Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) |
Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 4640 - 5440 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: between 42°38.5'N, 13°31'W and 42°42'N, 13°28'W (Ref. 7408), holotype from 1°03'N, 18°40'W. Western Atlantic: off the Bahamas. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Rare species (Ref. 34024). Viviparous (Ref. 6527). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 08 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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