Black Brotula (Stygnobrotula latebricola)

Also known as Black Widow, Black Widow Brotula, Black Widowfish, Cusk Eel, Wild Cusk Eel

Description

Also known as Black Widow, Black Widow Brotula, Black Widowfish, Cusk Eel, Wild Cusk Eel.

Found during the day in and around shallow caves, crevices, and rocky ledges, foraging for food at night over the reefs.
They feed nocturnally on small fish and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 7.5cm
Depth - 1-15m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Looking like tadpoles this family have members that are found in coastal waters and others are found in extremely deep waters. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/3127

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