Black brotula
📖 Overview
A common species inhabiting shallow rocky ledges and reefs , found deep within the reef during the day . A live-bearing species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Black brotula is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Black brotula is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Black brotula is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; - 21°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | black brotula · black widow · Black Widow Brotula |
| 🌍CES | jeskyňovka temnobarvá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Brotula-dos-recifes |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Стигнобротула |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Brótula negra · brótula oscura · Latebrícola · Viúva negra |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eutyx tumidirostris | Boeseman | 1960 | Synonym |
| Stignobrotula latebricola | Böhlke | 1957 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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