| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
7.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Norfolk Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 86-104; Anal soft rays: 56-65; Vertebrae: 45-49. The species is characterized by an elongate body; vertebrae 13-16 + 31-35 = 45-49, dorsal fin
rays 86-104, anal fin rays 56-65, D/A 36-42, V/A 17-19; no scales; no supraorbital pore behind eye; lower preopercular pores 3, non-tubular; posterior infraorbital pores 2; spine on maxilla positioned behind rear tip of eye; exposed opercular spine straight; lower lip with skin folds; single pair of pseudoclaspers large, curved, broad club-shaped; penis about half the length of pseudoclaspers, with hook at tip; otoliths pointed anteriorly and rounded posteriorly, postdorsal angle sharp, pronounced (Ref. 57886). |
| Biology: |
Uncommon secretive species found in shallow waters (Ref. 34024). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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