Bearded Cusk
Brotula Multibarbata
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameBrotula Multibarbata
Other namesBearded Brotula, Bearded Cuskeel, Bearded Rockling, Goatsbeard Brotula
SizeUp to 100 cm (39.3 in)
WeightUp to 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
FamilyCusk/Ling / Ophidiidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal & offshore waters, rocky reefs, seaward reefs, sandy areas near reefs
