Sciadonus cryptophthalmus
Sciadonus cryptophthalmus (Zugmayer, 1911)


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Family:  Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas)
Max. size:  8.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); 10 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 5000 - 5320 m
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Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Rare species, known from a depth of 5,000 m (Ref. 34024). Most likely a viviparous species (Ref. 7408).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 March 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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