| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 100-100; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 71-71; Vertebrae: 46-47. This species is characterized by having the following: vertebrae 14 + 32-33 = 46-47, dorsal fin
rays 93-100, anal fin rays 70-71; body scaled; pelvic fin extending beyond posterior end of pectoral fin; single pair of pseudoclaspers thin, straight, not quite as long as the penis (Ref. 57886). |
| Biology: |
Rare, shallow water inhabitant (Ref. 34024). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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