Goatsbeard Brotula
Brotula multibarbata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–650 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Whisker like barbels fringe the mouth of this brotula, which it uses to feel for prey in the dark. It hides in reef crevices in shallow water when young and moves into deeper ground as it grows, reaching about a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Brotulidae › Brotula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217797.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goatsbeard Brotula live?
- The Goatsbeard Brotula (Brotula multibarbata) is typically found at 1–650 m.
- Is the Goatsbeard Brotula dangerous to divers?
- The Goatsbeard Brotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goatsbeard Brotula get?
- The Goatsbeard Brotula grows to about 1 m.