Leucobrotula adipata

<em>Leucobrotula adipata</em> is a small saltwater fish of the family Bythitidae, the viviparous brotulas, a group of deep-sea and cave-dwelling fishes notable for bearing live young. This species reaches a maximum recorded length of approximately 4.5 cm, making it one of the smaller members of its family. Bythitid fishes are found in a wide range of marine environments, from shallow reef habitats and tide pools to abyssal depths. Many species are associated with cryptic microhabitats such as coral reef crevices, rubble zones, and cave systems. <em>Leucobrotula adipata</em> is a marine species whose precise depth range is not well documented. The family Bythitidae includes both free-living species and those associated with hydrothermal vents and anchialine systems. Details of habitat associations and the full geographic distribution of <em>Leucobrotula adipata</em> remain limited in the ichthyological literature.