Luciobrotula brasiliensis Nielsen, 2009

Family:  Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae
Max. size:  27.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1055 - 1173 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: off eastern Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 84-84; Anal soft rays: 69-69; Vertebrae: 51-51. This species is characterized by the following set of characters: short, distinct lateral line ending below second dorsal fin ray; dorsal fin rays 84, anal fin rays 69, precaudal vertebrae 13, total vertebrae 51 and total number of rakers on anterior gill arch 13-14 (3 long and 10-11 plates); longest gill raker is 1.2% SL, snout to end of lateral line 34.0% SL; interorbital pore one, occipital pores two (Ref. 83453).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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