Family: |
Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) |
Max. size: |
4.95 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.95 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1300 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in pseudoceanic bathypelagic depths. Feeds primarily on copepods (Ref. 34721). Viviparous (Ref. 34721). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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