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Porocephalichthys dasyrhynchus (Cohen & Hutchins, 1982) Shaggy cusk |
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photo by
The Fish Database of Taiwan |
| Family: | Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) | |||
| Max. size: | 13.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Rottnest Island, Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 88-90; Anal soft rays: 68-69. Anterior nostril rather high, located about midway between upper lip and posterior nostril. Developed gill raker 3. Opercle with a sharp spine, sometimes embedded in the skin (Ref. 43544). | |||
| Biology: | Uncommon species inhabiting shallow reefs (Ref. 34024). A benthic species which occurs in inshore waters (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||