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Gunterichthys bussingi Møller, Schwarzhans & Nielsen, 2004 Bussing's mudbrotula |
| Family: | Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 79-81; Anal soft rays: 56-58; Vertebrae: 39-40. Diagnosis: Pointed snout; distinct large eyes, 2.2-2.5% SL; head with scale-band on cheek; posterior infraorbital pores 3; posterior nostril large, about half of eye diameter; rays in dorsal fin 79-81, anal 56-58, caudal 16; otolith with length to height ratio 2.5 and partly fused colliculi. | |||
| Biology: | Depth and method of collection unknown (Ref. 55786). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||