| Family: |
Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) |
| Max. size: |
4.6 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 3700 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: off New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 47-47; Anal soft rays: 40-40; Vertebrae: 62-62. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body is long and slender with slightly
protruding lower jaw and oblique mouth cleft; head broad and depressed; palatines edentate; eyes small and deep-set; D 47, origin of dorsal fin well behind midpoint of fish; predorsal length 62% SL; origin of anal fin below dorsal fin ray no. 11 and below vertebra no. 33; pectoral
peduncle short, higher than long; pelvic fins absent; anterior gill arch with minute rakers and filaments (Ref. 129454). |
| Biology: |
Rare species (Ref. 34024). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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