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Dinematichthyidae

Ceylon Viviparous Brotula

Alionematichthys ceylonensis

Eighty embryos carried within

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
South Asia
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Ceylon Viviparous Brotula is a marine fish living in ocean habitats. One feature is particularly easy to remember: Eighty embryos carried within.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cusk-eels
Family: Dinematichthyidae
Genus: Alionematichthys
Maximum length: 7.2 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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