Fin's Fish Guide
The Norfolk brotula (Dipulus norfolkanus) is a saltwater fish of the family Bythitidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The Norfolk brotula is a cusk eel (Ophidiidae) of sand and mud bottoms of the continental slope around Australia and the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a slender, elongate, pale to brownish body with long, confluent dorsal and anal fins and small eyes. As a sluggish bottom-dweller of deeper water it shelters in soft sediment and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Norfolk brotula?
The Norfolk brotula has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Norfolk brotula live?
The Norfolk brotula lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Norfolk I.
How big does the Norfolk brotula get?
The Norfolk brotula grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Norfolk brotula dangerous to humans?
No, the Norfolk brotula is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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