| Family: |
Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) |
| Max. size: |
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11.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 12.8 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 3334 - 3860 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 63-80; Anal soft rays: 55-72; Vertebrae: 78-89. This species is distinguished by the following characters: a pair of small bulbs at base of penis; with a transparent peritoneum; D 63-80, A 55-72, pectoral-fin rays 22-27; precaudal vertebrae 35-40, total vertebrae 78-89; anterior gill arch with 28-35 long rakers; vomer with 4-8 fangs; small otolith, rounded and thick (Ref. 121928). |
| Biology: |
Rare species (Ref. 34024). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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