Bearded Brotula
Brotula barbata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 650 m
- Max size: 94 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Fringed with whisker like barbels around its mouth, the bearded brotula feels its way over sandy and muddy bottoms in search of prey. The young live on reefs while adults move into deeper coastal water, where they grow close to a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Brotulidae › Brotula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159067.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bearded Brotula live?
- The Bearded Brotula (Brotula barbata) is typically found at to 650 m.
- Is the Bearded Brotula dangerous to divers?
- The Bearded Brotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bearded Brotula get?
- The Bearded Brotula grows to about 94 cm.