Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
Max. size: |
2.9 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Panama. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 56-65; Anal soft rays: 46-51. This species is characterized by the following: dorsal fin rays 56-65, anal fin rays 46-51; otolith with fused colliculi; few large scales on cheek; dentary with 2-4 large fangs in mid section; anterior inner pseudoclasper disc-shaped and inwardly-directed, larger than posterior inner pseudoclasper; outer pseudoclasper small and lobate (Ref. 55786). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 08 January 2015 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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