William's Coralbrotula
Ogilbia jeffwilliamsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 5.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small coralbrotula about 6 centimetres long, it shelters in rocky and coral reefs down to around 15 metres and occasionally turns up in mangroves. Like others of its family it bears live young rather than laying eggs, brooding dozens of embryos at a time.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Ogilbia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281849.
FAQ
- How deep does the William's Coralbrotula live?
- The William's Coralbrotula (Ogilbia jeffwilliamsi) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the William's Coralbrotula dangerous to divers?
- The William's Coralbrotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the William's Coralbrotula get?
- The William's Coralbrotula grows to about 5.6 cm.