Classification / Names
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) >
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels) >
Bythitidae (Viviparous brotulas) > Brosmophycinae
Etymology: Dermatopsoides: Greek, derma = skin + Greek, opsis = appearance (Ref. 45335); morrisonae: Named for Sue M. Morrison, Perth, WAM.. More on author: Schwarzhans.
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 10 m (Ref. 57886). Tropical, preferred ?
Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 2.9 cm SL (female)
Short description
Morphology | Morphometrics
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 72-76;
Anal
soft rays: 52 - 54;
Vertebrae: 42 - 44. The species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 13-14 + 28-31 = 42-44, dorsal fin rays 72-76, anal fin rays 52-54; scales present on body; dorsal and anal fins dark; snout terminal; lower lip with skin folds; ventral fin length 15.8-18.5 % SL; posterior nostril moderately small, more than half the size of eye; lower preopercular pores 3, small; weak ventral spine on
maxilla positioned behind rear of eye (Ref. 57886).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Møller, P.R. and W. Schwarzhans, 2006. Review of the Dinematichthyini (Teleostei, Bythitidae) of the Indo-west Pacific, Part II. Dermatopsis, Dermatopsoides and Dipulus with description of six new species. The Beagle 22:39-76. (Ref. 57886)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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