| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 80-86; Anal soft rays: 63-69; Vertebrae: 43-45. This species is distinguished by the following: Vertebrae 11 + 32-34 = 43-45, dorsal fin rays 80-86, anal fin rays 63-69, outer pseudoclaspers long, sticklike, inner pseudoclasper absent, penis tapering, opercular spine with a single, sharp tip, scales on cheeks reduced to a small patch on upper cheek in 4-6 vertical rows; otolith length: height ratio 2.0, sulcus axis strongly inclined versus otolith axis (Ref. 57883). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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