Bidenichthys
capensis
Barnard, 1934
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Family:
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Bythitidae
(Viviparous brotulas), subfamily: Brosmophycinae
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Order:
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Ophidiiformes
(cusk eels)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Freetail brotula |
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Max. size:
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9.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 6610) |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine
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Climate: |
subtropical |
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Importance:
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fisheries: of no interest |
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Resilience: |
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming Fec < 100) |
Distribution:
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Southeast Atlantic: known only from South Africa.
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Morphology:
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Dorsal
spines
(total): 0 - 0;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 75;
Anal
spines: 0;
Anal
soft rays: 38. Yellowish in color.
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Biology: |
Uncommon species (Ref. 34024), inhabiting rocky tide pools (Ref. 6610).
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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Coordinator: |
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