Dysommina brevis Vo & Ho, 2024
Short-body arrowtooth eel

Family:  Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), subfamily: Ilyophinae
Max. size:  31.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 120 - 180 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Vietnam.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by the following characters: with a short trunk, its length 11.1%-11.8% TL or 0.82-0.85 times HL; short pre-anal length 24.6%-25.6% TL, eye diameter 11.8%-12.3% HL; ethmovomer with three large and one or two small compound teeth; fewer teeth on the upper and lower jaws (Ref. 131161).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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