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Sciadonus robinsorum Nielsen, 2018 |
| Family: | Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 4416 - 4422 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: off NE Brazil | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 81-81; Anal soft rays: 53-53; Vertebrae: 77-77. This species is distinguished by the following characters: horizontal mouth with no tissue flaps anteriorly on protruding lower jaw; no distinct black pigment spots through the transparent skin; D 81, A 53, pectoral 14 and no pelvic fins; precaudal vertebrae 37, total 77; predorsal length 42.5 % SL (Ref. 118598). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||