Dark Coralbrotula
Diancistrus niger
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–10 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A cryptic little brotula that lives alone in coral reef crevices between about two and ten metres, rarely showing itself. At only five centimetres it stays deep in the reef matrix where it is hard to spot.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Diancistrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280539.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dark Coralbrotula live?
- The Dark Coralbrotula (Diancistrus niger) is typically found at 2–10 m.
- Is the Dark Coralbrotula dangerous to divers?
- The Dark Coralbrotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dark Coralbrotula get?
- The Dark Coralbrotula grows to about 4.5 cm.