Pseudonus squamiceps (Lloyd, 1907)
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 Family:  Bythitidae (Viviparous brotulas), subfamily: Bythitinae
 Max. size:  11.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 416 - 1270 m
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Gulf of Aden, Philippines and south of Taiwan and off Northwest Australia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 95-102; Anal soft rays: 64-71; Vertebrae: 55-59. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 95-102; A 64-71; vertebrae 55-59; pelvic fin with one ray each (with one specimen having no pelvic fin ray) (Ref. 86869).
 Biology:  Rare species, found on soft bottom (Ref. 34024).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Type locality, Molucca Passage, USNM 74150 (holotype of Pseudonus platycephalus, 11.4 cm SL, female). Collected off Mindanao, Manila Bay and Lubang I., Tayabas Bay (Ref. 86869).

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 06.10.00
 Modified by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 11.05.11

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