| Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range - 1 m |
| Endemic to Hawaii. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 81-92; Anal soft rays: 72-80; Vertebrae: 46-46. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: vertebrae 11 + 35 = 46, D 81-92, A 72-80, pectoral-fin rays 12-14, caudal-fin rays 6; anterior dorsal fin ray above vertebra 11; anterior anal fin ray below dorsal fin ray 9; anterior anal fin ray below vertebra 13; head with scales on cheek, opercle and occiput; numerous papillae on entire head; lateral-line papillae along entire length of body; absence of spine at lower angle of preopercle; 3 posterior mandibular pores, 3 posterior infraorbital pores, 1 lower preopercular pore, 1 upper preopercular pore 1; palatine teeth strong, in single row (Ref. 88975). |
| Rare species, known from a depth of 1 m, over mixed coral and sand (Ref. 34024). Benthic (Ref. 58302). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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