Williams' Viviparous Brotula
Ungusurculus williamsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- IUCN status: DD
This secretive little brotula tucks itself into reef crevices and caves in the top few metres of rocky inshore water. It lives alone, rarely seen, and reaches only about five centimetres. So little has been recorded that scientists list it as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Ungusurculus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398409.
FAQ
- How deep does the Williams' Viviparous Brotula live?
- The Williams' Viviparous Brotula (Ungusurculus williamsi) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- How big does the Williams' Viviparous Brotula get?
- The Williams' Viviparous Brotula grows to about 4.5 cm.