Hoese's Mudbrotula
Dermatopsis hoesei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small live bearing brotula of shallow rocky shores, pale bodied with only faint markings on its head. Females carry the developing young inside the body, one examined fish holding three well grown embryos.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Dermatopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280507.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hoese's Mudbrotula live?
- The Hoese's Mudbrotula (Dermatopsis hoesei) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- Is the Hoese's Mudbrotula dangerous to divers?
- The Hoese's Mudbrotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hoese's Mudbrotula get?
- The Hoese's Mudbrotula grows to about 4 cm.