Paradiancistrus cuyoensis Schwarzhans, Møller & Nielsen, 2005
Cuyo coralbrotula
photo by W. Schwarzhans et al.

Family:  Dinematichthyidae (Viviparous brotula)
Max. size:  3.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5.7 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 33 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 76-81; Anal soft rays: 62-65; Vertebrae: 42-43. The species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11+31-32=42-43, dorsal fin rays 76-81, anal fin rays 62-65; large eyes (2.4-2.5% SL); lower preopercular pores 1; outer pseudoclasper narrow wing-shaped, moderately long; inner pseudoclasper a long thin flap, anteriorly joined to outer pseudoclasper forming a u-shaped structure, with supporter; moderately broad scale patch on cheek with 5-7 scale rows on upper cheek, no scales on operculum; the head profile with a stubby snout (Ref. 57884). Description: Characterized by depth of body at origin of anal fin 19.2-21.1 % SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Solitary in reef crevices to 33 m, cryptic (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 15 September 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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