Anacanthobythites tasmaniensis Anderson, 2008

Family:  Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas)
Max. size:  5.26 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 9 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Tasmania, Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 78-79; Anal soft rays: 68-69; Vertebrae: 47-47. This species is distinguished by the following characters: no infraorbital pores; first anal fin ray under dorsal ray 19; lateral line with 53 scale rows; 16 scale rows from anal fin origin to dorsal fin base; 16-17 pectoral fin rays (Ref. 80765).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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