Parabrotula is a genus of false brotulas.
There are currently two recognized species in this genus:[2]
Max length : 5.4 cm[3]
Parabrotula live in deep marine climate water at a depth ranging from 0 – 3000 meters.[3]
Most of the known species of Parabrotula are located in the Northeast Atlantic area. One specimen was found in the Eastern Atlantic Gulf of Guinea. Parabrotula were also said t have been found in the Southeast Atlantic off East London, South Africa.[3]
Parabrotula have between 37-41 dorsal soft rays and 34-38 anal soft rays. This species had a long, naked, compressed body with loose skin. Their skin is thin but not gelatinous. They also have a pointed snout with a large gill opening and their head and body is usually dark brown.[3]
Parabrotula is a genus of false brotulas.
