Whiskered Viviparous Brotula
Alionematichthys piger
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- Max size: 8.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little brotula tucks into holes and crevices in coral and volcanic rock in shallow water under twelve metres. Cryptic and solitary, it bears live young and reaches barely eight centimetres, slipping out of sight at the first disturbance.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Alionematichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 474918.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whiskered Viviparous Brotula live?
- The Whiskered Viviparous Brotula (Alionematichthys piger) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Whiskered Viviparous Brotula dangerous to divers?
- The Whiskered Viviparous Brotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whiskered Viviparous Brotula get?
- The Whiskered Viviparous Brotula grows to about 8.4 cm.