Southern pygmy blindfish
Species of fish
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The Southern pygmy blindfish[2] (Dactylosurculus gomoni) is a species of viviparous brotula, the only known member of its genus, found in the waters of the Indian Ocean off the coast of western Australia. This species grows to a length of 6 centimetres (2.4 in) SL.[3] The specific name honours Martin F. Gomon, who was the senior curator of fishes at the Museum of Victoria in Melbourne, for his numerous contributions to the ichthyology of Australia.[4]
| Southern pygmy blindfish | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Ophidiiformes |
| Family: | Bythitidae |
| Genus: | Dactylosurculus |
| Species: | D. gomoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Dactylosurculus gomoni Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007 | |
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