| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
6 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 79-81; Anal soft rays: 56-58; Vertebrae: 39-40. Diagnosis: Pointed snout; distinct large eyes, 2.2-2.5% SL; head with scale-band on cheek; posterior infraorbital pores 3; posterior nostril large, about half of eye diameter; rays in dorsal fin 79-81, anal 56-58, caudal 16; otolith with length to height ratio 2.5 and partly fused colliculi. |
| Biology: |
Depth and method of collection unknown (Ref. 55786). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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