Yellow Pigmy Brotula
Dinematichthys iluocoeteoides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, secretive brotula tied closely to true reef environments, especially outer reefs and reef cores, it wedges into deep crevices of lagoon and seaward reefs down to at least 30 metres. It stays hidden in the dark interstices and bears live young rather than laying eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Dinematichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209277.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Pigmy Brotula live?
- The Yellow Pigmy Brotula (Dinematichthys iluocoeteoides) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Yellow Pigmy Brotula dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Pigmy Brotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Pigmy Brotula get?
- The Yellow Pigmy Brotula grows to about 12 cm.