False Cusk
Parabrotula plagiophthalma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3000 m
- Max size: 5.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A soft bodied deepsea fish of the continental slope, the false cusk grows to just five centimetres and gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs. It belongs to a group of tiny brotulas that drift through the cold dark of the deep.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Bythitidae › Parabrotula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126680.
FAQ
- How deep does the False Cusk live?
- The False Cusk (Parabrotula plagiophthalma) is typically found at 0–3000 m.
- Is the False Cusk dangerous to divers?
- The False Cusk is harmless to divers.
- How big does the False Cusk get?
- The False Cusk grows to about 5.4 cm.