Bellottia galatheae Nielsen & Møller, 2008
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 Family:  Bythitidae (Viviparous brotulas), subfamily: Bythitinae
 Max. size:  5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 400 - 527 m
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: Solomon Sea.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 70-72; Anal soft rays: 61-61; Vertebrae: 44-45. This species differs from its congeners by the following characters: 70-72 dorsal-fin rays; 61 anal-fin rays; 19-20 pectoral-fin rays; 11 precaudal vertebrae; origin of anal fin below dorsal fin ray 12-13; absence of pseudobranchial filaments; lower part of preopercle with 3-4 spines (Ref. 83559).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 22.02.10

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