| Family: |
Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic: Azores. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 71-71; Anal soft rays: 66-66; Vertebrae: 82-82. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D 71, A 66; precaudal vertebrae 34, total 82; origin of dorsal fin above vertebra 29; anterior gill arch with 26 long rakers; peritoneum dark; paired bulbs at basis of penis not developed; no ventral flexure of anteriormost vertebrae; vomer with one fang in each side and 2–3 small, pointed teeth in between (Ref. 121928). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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