Exile Cusk Eel
Ophidion exul
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 9.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small burrowing fish of soft bottoms, this cusk eel grows to only about ten centimetres and is rarely seen. Like its relatives it likely scatters oval eggs that float at the surface inside a clear jelly raft.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Ophidion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272819.
FAQ
- How deep does the Exile Cusk Eel live?
- The Exile Cusk Eel (Ophidion exul) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Exile Cusk Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Exile Cusk Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Exile Cusk Eel get?
- The Exile Cusk Eel grows to about 9.6 cm.