| Family: |
Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Porichthyinae |
| Max. size: |
15.73 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 179 - 320 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Honduras to the Guianas. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33-34; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 31-33. Branchiostegal photophore series restricted mid-ventral, with deep U-shaped apex anteriorly; margin of soft dorsal fin black, continuous lengthwise (Ref. 13608). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 July 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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