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Ogilbichthys ferocis Møller, Schwarzhans & Nielsen, 2004 Ferocious coralbrotula |
| Family: | Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula) | |||
| Max. size: | 2.9 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Panama. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 56-65; Anal soft rays: 46-51. This species is characterized by the following: dorsal fin rays 56-65, anal fin rays 46-51; otolith with fused colliculi; few large scales on cheek; dentary with 2-4 large fangs in mid section; anterior inner pseudoclasper disc-shaped and inwardly-directed, larger than posterior inner pseudoclasper; outer pseudoclasper small and lobate (Ref. 55786). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 08 January 2015 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||