The Goatsbeard brotula is a deep-sea fish known for its elongated body and distinctive barbels resembling a goat's beard. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 1 pound, it inhabits tropical and subtropical ocean depths. This nocturnal predator feeds on small invertebrates, using its barbels to detect prey in the dark. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Goatsbeard brotula
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