Bythites islandicus Nielsen & Cohen, 1973
Bythites islandicus
photo by Garazo Fabregat, A.

 Family:  Bythitidae (Viviparous brotulas), subfamily: Bythitinae
 Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 223 - 285 m
 Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic: one locality off southeastern Iceland.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Benthic (Ref. 51024). Rare species (Ref. 34024). Viviparous (Ref. 4758).
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 23.10.97
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 06.10.00

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