| Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| 2.9 cm SL (female) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 10 m |
| Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-76; Anal soft rays: 52-54; Vertebrae: 42-44. The species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 13-14 + 28-31 = 42-44, dorsal fin rays 72-76, anal fin rays 52-54; scales present on body; dorsal and anal fins dark; snout terminal; lower lip with skin folds; ventral fin length 15.8-18.5 % SL; posterior nostril moderately small, more than half the size of eye; lower preopercular pores 3, small; weak ventral spine on
maxilla positioned behind rear of eye (Ref. 57886). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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