Longspined Bullhead
Taurulus bubalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 17.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Squat and big headed, the longspined bullhead jams itself into tide pools and rocky inshore ground and homes back to the same spot if washed out. It can crawl from a drying pool and even breathe air for a spell, and it preys on small shrimps, worms, brittle stars and fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Taurulus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127204.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longspined Bullhead live?
- The Longspined Bullhead (Taurulus bubalis) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Longspined Bullhead dangerous to divers?
- The Longspined Bullhead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longspined Bullhead get?
- The Longspined Bullhead grows to about 17.5 cm.