Dipulus hutchinsi
| Dipulus hutchinsi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Ophidiiformes |
| Family: | Bythitidae |
| Genus: | Dipulus |
| Species: | D. hutchinsi |
| Binomial name | |
| Dipulus hutchinsi Møller & Schwarzhans, 2006 | |
Dipulus hutchinsi, commonly known as the Hutchins mudbrotula, is a species of viviparous brotula.[1] It is found along the coast of Western Australia in reefs, at depths of between 10 and 60 meters.[2] It is named after Dr Barry Hutchins, a curator of fish at the Western Australian Museum.[2][1]
Description
D. hutchinsi is nocturnal and has a very elongated body, growing up to 12 cm in length. It appears a uniform yellow in colour, fading to a light brown when preserved.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Møller, P.R. and W. Schwarzhans, 2006. Review of the Dinematichthyini (Teleostei, Bythitidae) of the Indo-west Pacific, Part II. Dermatopsis, Dermatopsoides and Dipulus with description of six new species. The Beagle 22:39-76
- 1 2 "Hutchins Mudbrotula, Dipulus hutchinsi Møller & Schwarzhans 2006".