Zenkevitch's Cusk-Eel
Bassozetus zenkevitchi
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–6930 m
- Max size: 26.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rarely seen fish of the deep open water, the cusk eel here named for Zenkevitch has been hauled from as far down as nearly seven thousand metres. It tapers to a pointed tail, drifts near the bottom in the cold dark, and releases oval eggs in a floating jelly mass.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Bassozetus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272795.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zenkevitch's Cusk-Eel live?
- The Zenkevitch's Cusk-Eel (Bassozetus zenkevitchi) is typically found at 0–6930 m.
- Is the Zenkevitch's Cusk-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Zenkevitch's Cusk-Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zenkevitch's Cusk-Eel get?
- The Zenkevitch's Cusk-Eel grows to about 26.3 cm.