Key Brotula
Ogilbia cayorum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–33 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The key brotula is a tiny fish, barely six centimetres long, that hides in shallow algae beds usually within the top eight metres of water. Females carry their young internally, brooding a small clutch of embryos before releasing them live.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Ogilbia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281844.
FAQ
- How deep does the Key Brotula live?
- The Key Brotula (Ogilbia cayorum) is typically found at 0–33 m.
- Is the Key Brotula dangerous to divers?
- The Key Brotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Key Brotula get?
- The Key Brotula grows to about 6 cm.