| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
5.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); 4.6 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 60-67; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 40-45; Vertebrae: 37-40. This species is distinguished by the following: vertebrae 11-12 + 26-28 = 37-40, dorsal fin rays 60-67, anal fin rays 40-45; snout is inferior; scales absent; pelvic fin do not extend beyond posterior end of pectoral fin; pectoral fin length 12.3-12.7 % SL; posterior nostril small, about half the size of eye; lower preopercular pores 2, small; weak spine on maxilla positioned behind rear tip of eye; single pair of pseudoclaspers dorsally curved at their distal ends, about half the length of penis (Ref. 57886). |
| Biology: |
Uncommon species (Ref. 34024) found in shallow waters (Ref. 6610), including tidepools (Ref. 57886). Maximum length for female given in Ref. 57886. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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