| Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| 3.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.7 cm SL (female) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 22 m |
| Central Pacific: Vanuatu. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 82-88; Anal soft rays: 66-71; Vertebrae: 43-44. The species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11+32-33=43-44, dorsal fin rays 82-88, anal fin rays 66-71; large eyes (2.6-3.1% SL); lower preopercular pores 1; outer pseudoclasper broad and wing-shaped, short and blunt; inner pseudoclasper a double winged broad flap, anteriorly joined to outer pseudoclasper forming a u-shaped feature, with supporter; very narrow scale patch on anterior part of cheek, only with 2 scale rows on upper cheek and single scale row on lower cheek; the head profile slender, with sharp, pointed snout (Ref. 57884). |
| Found in reef with sand at the base (Ref. 57884). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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