Porocephalichthys dasyrhynchus

Porocephalichthys dasyrhynchus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Ophidiiformes
Family: Bythitidae
Genus: Porocephalichthys
Møller & Schwarzhans, 2008
Species: P. dasyrhynchus
Binomial name
Porocephalichthys dasyrhynchus
(Cohen & Hutchins, 1982)

Porocephalichthys dasyrhynchus, the Shaggy cusk, is a species of viviparous brotula found in reefs around Rottnest Island, Australia. This species grows to a length of 13.6 centimetres (5.4 in) SL. This is the only known species in its genus. This species, while uncommon, is not considered to be at any risk.

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