Folded Viviparous Brotula
Alionematichthys plicatosurculus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 7.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cryptic brotula of shallow coral reefs, it shelters among volcanic rock boulders and sandy channels and gives birth to live young like others in its family. Solitary and rarely seen, it reaches only about eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Alionematichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 474919.
FAQ
- How deep does the Folded Viviparous Brotula live?
- The Folded Viviparous Brotula (Alionematichthys plicatosurculus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Folded Viviparous Brotula dangerous to divers?
- The Folded Viviparous Brotula is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Folded Viviparous Brotula get?
- The Folded Viviparous Brotula grows to about 7.9 cm.