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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Goatsbeard brotula.