Small-Eyed Coralbrotula
Ogilbichthys microphthalmus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A minute coral brotula whose tiny eyes hint at a life in dark places, though so far it has only been found on coral reefs in very shallow water. A 31 millimetre female carried about 50 eggs, a glimpse into the breeding of a fish science has barely met.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Ogilbichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281864.
FAQ
- How deep does the Small-Eyed Coralbrotula live?
- The Small-Eyed Coralbrotula (Ogilbichthys microphthalmus) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Small-Eyed Coralbrotula dangerous to divers?
- The Small-Eyed Coralbrotula is harmless to divers.