| Family: |
Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) |
| Max. size: |
13.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Rottnest Island, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 88-90; Anal soft rays: 68-69. Anterior nostril rather high, located about midway between upper lip and posterior nostril. Developed gill raker 3. Opercle with a sharp spine, sometimes embedded in the skin (Ref. 43544). |
| Biology: |
Uncommon species inhabiting shallow reefs (Ref. 34024). A benthic species which occurs in inshore waters (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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