Black Brotula

Stygnobrotula latebricola

Black Brotula

The black brotula tucks itself deep into rocky ledges and reef crevices by day, a dark little fish barely the length of a finger. Like other cuskeels in its family it gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Bythitidae › Stygnobrotula

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282910.

FAQ

Is the Black Brotula dangerous to divers?
The Black Brotula is harmless to divers.
How big does the Black Brotula get?
The Black Brotula grows to about 7.5 cm.