Author: Temminck & Schlegel, 1846
FBname: Goatsbeard brotula
Comments: Benthopelagic on shelf and upper slope (Ref. 34024).  Larvae found in the epipelagic far offshore (Ref. 34024).  Found in shallow lagoon and seaward reefs and occurs at depths of at least 220 m.  Adults (30-90 cm) move to depths of 100-650 m (Ref. 58472).  A nocturnal species, rarely seen for it lives in caves and crevices during the day and periodically emerges from cover at night to feed on crustaceans, mainly crabs, and fishes.  Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205).  Utilized fresh and eaten steamed, pan-fried and baked (Ref. 9987).  Also Ref. 58302.