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Dermatopsoides kasougae (Smith, 1943) Orange brotula |
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| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||