Notchspine Brotula

Ogilbia sedorae

Notchspine Brotula

A small live bearing brotula of coral and rocky reefs, the notchspine brotula carries both eggs and developing young inside the female. One five centimetre fish was found holding around sixty eggs and well over a hundred tiny embryos.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Ogilbia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281856.

FAQ

How deep does the Notchspine Brotula live?
The Notchspine Brotula (Ogilbia sedorae) is typically found at 0–15 m.
Is the Notchspine Brotula dangerous to divers?
The Notchspine Brotula is harmless to divers.
How big does the Notchspine Brotula get?
The Notchspine Brotula grows to about 5.9 cm.