Shy Brotula
Ogilbia suarezae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny brotula of rocky and coral reefs in the shallows, it tucks into crevices and grows no longer than your finger. Rather than scattering eggs it gives birth to live young, and one small female was found carrying seventy five tiny embryos.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Ogilbia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281857.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shy Brotula live?
- The Shy Brotula (Ogilbia suarezae) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Shy Brotula dangerous to divers?
- The Shy Brotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shy Brotula get?
- The Shy Brotula grows to about 7.5 cm.