Reef-Cave Brotula

Grammonus claudei

Reef-Cave Brotula

A small brotula known only from caves in coral reefs and rocky shores, it grows to about ten centimetres and keeps to the dark. It is rarely encountered, slipping through the shadows of submerged caverns where few other fish venture.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Bythitidae › Grammonus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272769.

FAQ

How deep does the Reef-Cave Brotula live?
The Reef-Cave Brotula (Grammonus claudei) is typically found at 6–70 m.
Is the Reef-Cave Brotula dangerous to divers?
The Reef-Cave Brotula is harmless to divers.
How big does the Reef-Cave Brotula get?
The Reef-Cave Brotula grows to about 10 cm.