| Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| 3.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.6 cm SL (female) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 17 m |
| Western Pacific: Great Barrier Reef north of 15°S ( Australia). |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 69-73; Anal soft rays: 55-57; Vertebrae: 41-41. The species is distinguished by having the following characters: Vertebrae 11+30=41, dorsal fin rays 69-73, anal fin rays 55-57; eyes small (1.7-1.9% SL), D/V 6; outer pseudoclasper short, only slightly longer than inner pseudoclasper, stick-shaped; inner pseudoclasper anteriorly joined to outer pseudoclasper, thin, spiny, strongly forward inclined; narrow scale patch on cheek with 3-4 scale rows on upper cheek and only 1-2 scale rows on lower cheek, no scales on operculum; head high, laterally strongly compressed, eye located high; otolith length to height ratio 2.0-2.1 (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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