Purple brotula
📖 Overview
Uncommon species . Inhabits rocky areas of shallow waters . Hides in dark caverns and crevices during the day, active at night . Gives birth to live young .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 95 - 115; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 75 - 91; Vertebrae: 60 - 63. Branchiostegal rays: 8 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Purple brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Purple brotula is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 18 m . Subtropical south California, USA to Panama and the Galapagos Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | purple brotula |
| 🌍CES | jeskyňovka nachová |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пурпурный олигопус |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Brótula · brótula púrpura |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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