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The Gold brotula (Gunterichthys longipenis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Bythitidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The gold brotula is a livebearing brotula (Bythitidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species is small and has an elongate, yellowish body with continuous fins. It burrows in soft mud bottoms at shallow depths (0.7-6 m) of quiet lagoons, backwaters and the saline parts of estuaries. Like other bythitids it is viviparous and bears live young. On the bottom it feeds on small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Gold brotula?
The Gold brotula has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a plain pattern. Ovoviviparous brotula that buries itself in mud in lagoons and estuaries.
Where does the Gold brotula live?
The Gold brotula lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; muddy bottoms of lagoons and estuaries.
How big does the Gold brotula get?
The Gold brotula grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Gold brotula dangerous to humans?
No, the Gold brotula is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Gold brotula edible?
The Gold brotula is not usually eaten.
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