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Bidenichthys consobrinus (Hutton, 1876) Grey brotula |
| Family: | Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 178 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: off northern New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 75-75; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 45-45. Small specimens greyish brown to blackish with a pale yellowish tinge; larger specimens orange or yellow with mottled brown markings. | |||
| Biology: | A rare species found in rocky areas (Ref. 34024). Reported to occur in rock pools (Ref. 9003). Possibly nocturnal (Ref. 9003). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||