Many-Ray Cusk
Microbrotula bentleyi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–55 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This tiny cusk grows to barely four centimetres and lives tucked in reef crevices from near the surface down to about 55 metres. Cryptic and solitary, it bears live young rather than scattering eggs, and is easily overlooked among the coral.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Bythitidae › Microbrotula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281553.
FAQ
- How deep does the Many-Ray Cusk live?
- The Many-Ray Cusk (Microbrotula bentleyi) is typically found at 0–55 m.
- Is the Many-Ray Cusk dangerous to divers?
- The Many-Ray Cusk is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Many-Ray Cusk get?
- The Many-Ray Cusk grows to about 4 cm.