Diplacanthopoma brunneum Smith & Radcliffe, 1913
Diplacanthopoma brunneum
photo by Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes

Family:  Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas)
Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 685 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines. Probably occurring in the Arabian Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Rare species, known from a depth of 685 m (Ref. 34024).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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