Black brotula
📖 Overview
Adults are found on soft bottoms, between 429 and 732 m in depth, while juveniles are encountered at shallower depths . Prejuveniles mesopelagic . Oviparous, with planktonic larvae and extended pelagic juvenile stage . Oval pelagic eggs float in a gelatinous mass .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 99 - 113; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 81 - 98; Vertebrae: 55 - 58. Rostral spine well developed with vertical basal component which projects dorsally, and a long forward projecting straight component; peritoneum and guts black; narrow weak band of basibranchial teeth; bones thin, weakly developed . Branchiostegal rays: 7 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Black brotula is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 102 - 740 m . Deep-water; 32°N - 16°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brotuloides emmelas | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
| Cherublemma lelepris | Trotter | 1926 | Synonym |
| Leptophidium emmelas | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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