| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
6.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 18 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: from El Salvador to Costa Rica. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 73-84; Anal soft rays: 52-62; Vertebrae: 40-44. This species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11-13 + 29-32 = 40-44, dorsal fin rays 73-84, anal fin rays 52-62; outer pseudoclasper is wingshaped with single broad, curved supporter anteriorly; inner pseudoclasper is club-shaped, tip much expanded, with broad posterior lobe; small fleshy lobe at base of hood adjacent to outer pseudoclasper, penis gradually tapering; opercular spine with single, sharp tip; scale patch on cheeks with 6-7 vertical scale rows; otolith elongate, length: height ratio 2.4 to 2.6 (Ref. 57883). |
| Biology: |
Known from rocky bottoms, including tide pools (Ref. 57883). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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