Humpbacked Coralbrotula
Diancistrus altidorsalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–20 m
- Max size: 10.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small live bearing brotula that holds coral reef crevices to around twenty metres, it is cryptic but far from meek. Dominant individuals launch attacks at smaller fish sheltering under rocks, and males carry an external copulatory organ they flip free while swimming.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Diancistrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280521.
FAQ
- How deep does the Humpbacked Coralbrotula live?
- The Humpbacked Coralbrotula (Diancistrus altidorsalis) is typically found at 15–20 m.
- Is the Humpbacked Coralbrotula dangerous to divers?
- The Humpbacked Coralbrotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Humpbacked Coralbrotula get?
- The Humpbacked Coralbrotula grows to about 10.2 cm.