Diplacanthopoma brachysoma Günther, 1887
photo by Fischer, L.G.

Family:  Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas)
Max. size:  10.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 460 - 1670 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: tropical waters.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Locally abundant (Ref. 34024).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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