Diancistrus robustus Schwarzhans, Møller & Nielsen, 2005
Robust coralbrotula
Diancistrus robustus
photo by W. Schwarzhans et al.

 Family:  Bythitidae (Viviparous brotulas), subfamily: Brosmophycinae
 Max. size:  5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 0 - 8 m
 Distribution:  Central Pacific: Viti Levu Island, Fiji.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 77-77; Anal soft rays: 63-63; Vertebrae: 43-43. The species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11+32=43, dorsal fin rays 77, anal fin rays 63; very small eyes (1.8% SL); outer pseudoclasper with short, small ear-lobe extension, opening towards anterior; inner pseudoclasper firmly joined to outer pseudoclasper anteriorly, with supporter, forming a robust thorn, almost as long as outer pseudoclasper; narrow scale patch on cheek, no scales on operculum; the head profile is massive (width 16.6% SL) with blunt snout (Ref. 57884).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 20.02.07

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