Cherublemma emmelas (Gilbert, 1890)

Black brotula


Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),  in 
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Biology

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Adults are found on soft bottoms, between 429 and 732 m in depth, while juveniles are encountered at shallower depths (Ref. 9329). Prejuveniles mesopelagic (Ref. 34024). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae and extended pelagic juvenile stage (Ref. 36413). Oval pelagic eggs float in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).