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Lucifuga dentatus Poey, 1858 |
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Toothed Cuban cusk-eel |
Common Name: Toothed Cuban
cusk-eel (E).
Etymology: dentatus (L)
with teeth.
Major Synonyms: Stygicola
dentatus (original description).
History: Same as for L. (L.) subterraneus. |
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Morphological Characteristics:
Troglomorphic Characters:
Eye Condition:
Eyes not externally visible.
Pigmentation: Depigmented.
Scales: Imbricate.
Swim (gas) bladder: |
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Distribution:
Same as for L. (L.) subterraneus (ca. 21o
50' N, 84o 57' W). |
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| Habitat and
Ecology: Same as for L. subterraneus. Found syntopically with L.
(L.) subterraneus and L. (L.) teresinarum. |
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Food and Feeding: Feeds on
cirolanid isopods. |
| Reproduction and Development:
Viviparous. |
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Conservation
Status: Vulnerable.
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