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Paraphyonus brevidorsalis (Nielsen, 1969) |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known from a single specimen taken off Durban, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-72; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 58-58. Skin transparent. | |||
| Biology: | Rare species, known from a depth of 1,500 (Ref. 34024). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||