| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: around the southern tip of the Gulf of California. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 78-91; Anal soft rays: 56-65; Vertebrae: 42-45. The species is characterized by the following: Vertebrae 11-13 + 30-33 = 42-45, dorsal fin rays 78-91, anal fin rays 56-65, the outer pseudoclasper broad, distally expanded; inner pseudoclasper branched into three slender branches, two outer v-shaped, medial one short and stout, penis with abrupt change from thick base to thin tip; opercular spine with single, sharp tip; scales on cheek small, in vertical 7-9 rows (Ref. 57883). |
| Biology: |
Common species (Ref. 34024). Found in rocky crevices (Ref. 11482). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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