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Spottobrotula persica Nielsen, Schwarzhans & Uiblein, 2014 |
| Family: | Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Neobythitinae | |||
| Max. size: | 30.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 45 - 515 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 100-101; Anal soft rays: 71-76; Vertebrae: 54-55. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: large, white spots dorsally on the head and body, its brown background colour speckled white by the underlying scales and a distinct, brown lateral line; dorsal fin with 3 ocelli; head and body without black markings; anal fin with a black band; pelvic fins inserted below end of upper jaw; prepelvic length 13.0-14.0% SL; scales between origin of dorsal fin and lateral line 14-15; anterior gill arch with 10-12 long rakers; pseudobranchial filaments 32-35; pectoral-fin rays 23-24 (Ref. 98314). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||