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Ogilbia sabaji Møller, Schwarzhans & Nielsen, 2005 Curator brotula |
| Family: | Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | West Atlantic: Florida Keys, Bahamas and along the Antilles south to Tobago. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 66-72; Anal soft rays: 46-54; Vertebrae: 39-42. This species is characterized by following: Vertebrae 11-13 + 28-29 = 39-42, dorsal fin rays 66-72, anal fin rays 46-54; outer pseudoclasper wingshaped with single broad and curved supporter anteriorly; inner pseudoclasper club-shaped, tip much expanded, without appendix; small fleshy lobe at base of hood adjacent to outer pseudoclasper, penis tapering; opercular spine with single, sharp tip; scale patch on cheeks with 5-9 vertical scale rows; often with green pigment globules in body mucus, particularly near anal opening (Ref. 57883). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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