Purple Brotula
Grammonus diagrammus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–18 m
- Max size: 20.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive brotula that hides in dark caves and crevices by day and emerges at night, it is rarely seen on shallow rocky reefs. It gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Bythitidae › Grammonus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272770.
FAQ
- How deep does the Purple Brotula live?
- The Purple Brotula (Grammonus diagrammus) is typically found at 6–18 m.
- Is the Purple Brotula dangerous to divers?
- The Purple Brotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Purple Brotula get?
- The Purple Brotula grows to about 20.3 cm.