Grey Brotula
Bidenichthys consobrinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–178 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, secretive brotula of rocky ground and tide pools in cool New Zealand waters, it is seldom encountered and probably moves about at night. It grows to only about sixteen centimetres and ranges from the shallows down to nearly a hundred and eighty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Bythitidae › Bidenichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278481.
FAQ
- How deep does the Grey Brotula live?
- The Grey Brotula (Bidenichthys consobrinus) is typically found at 30–178 m.
- Is the Grey Brotula dangerous to divers?
- The Grey Brotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Grey Brotula get?
- The Grey Brotula grows to about 16 cm.