Pseudonus acutus Garman, 1899
Pseudonus acutus
photo by FAO

 Family:  Bythitidae (Viviparous brotulas), subfamily: Bythitinae
 Max. size:  12.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 915 - 1620 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of Panama, off Ecuador and northern Peru, Galapagos Is.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 101-119; Anal soft rays: 74-85; Vertebrae: 61-63. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 101-119; A 74-85; vertebrae 61-63; pelvic fin absent (Ref. 86869).
 Biology:  Rare species (Ref. 34024).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 16.05.00
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13

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