| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Isla del Coco, Costa Rica. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 63-70; Anal soft rays: 49-54; Vertebrae: 40-41. The species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11 + 29-30 = 40-41, dorsal fin rays 63-70, anal fin rays 49-54; outer pseudoclasper with a broad base and long supporter resulting in a sharp and pointed tip; inner pseudoclasper anteriorly inclined, of about length of outer pseudoclasper, with sharp, pointed tip anteriorly and fleshy flap posteriorly; penis with abrupt
change from broad base to pointed tip; opercular spine with single, sharp tip; large scale patch on cheeks with 6-7 vertical scale rows; otolith slender, length: height ratio about 2.4; upper preopercular pore present (Ref. 57883). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 29 April 2008 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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