| Family: |
Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) |
| Max. size: |
4.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 4416 - 4422 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: off NE Brazil |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 81-81; Anal soft rays: 53-53; Vertebrae: 77-77. This species is distinguished by the following characters: horizontal mouth with no tissue flaps anteriorly on protruding lower jaw; no distinct black pigment spots through the transparent skin; D 81, A 53, pectoral 14 and no pelvic fins; precaudal vertebrae 37, total 77; predorsal length 42.5 % SL (Ref. 118598). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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