Striped Cusk Eel
Ophidion galeoides
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 17–75 m
- Max size: 25.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An eel shaped fish that buries in fine sand and mud from near shore down to about 75 metres, the striped cusk eel tapers to a fine pointed tail. It drifts out at night to feed and releases oval eggs in a floating gelatinous mass.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Ophidion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272821.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Cusk Eel live?
- The Striped Cusk Eel (Ophidion galeoides) is typically found at 17–75 m.
- Is the Striped Cusk Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Cusk Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Cusk Eel get?
- The Striped Cusk Eel grows to about 25.7 cm.