Boehlke's Coralbrotula
Ogilbia boehlkei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–16 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small secretive coralbrotula of Caribbean reefs, this fish gives birth to live young rather than scattering eggs. One preserved female held around a hundred tiny embryos at once. It reaches roughly 7 centimetres and stays tucked in reef crevices.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Ogilbia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281842.
FAQ
- How deep does the Boehlke's Coralbrotula live?
- The Boehlke's Coralbrotula (Ogilbia boehlkei) is typically found at 0–16 m.
- Is the Boehlke's Coralbrotula dangerous to divers?
- The Boehlke's Coralbrotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Boehlke's Coralbrotula get?
- The Boehlke's Coralbrotula grows to about 7 cm.