Stygnobrotula latebricola Böhlke, 1957 Black brotula |
photo by
Carvalho Filho, A. |
Family: | Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) | |||
Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bahamas to Brazil (Ref. 40101). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | A common species inhabiting shallow rocky ledges and reefs (Ref. 7251), found deep within the reef during the day (Ref. 9710). A live-bearing species (Ref. 5521). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |