Band Cusk-Eel
Ophidion holbrookii
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–75 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This cusk eel hides on soft mud and sand from coastal bays down to about seventy five metres, its body tapering to a pointed tail like its relatives. It scatters oval eggs that float in a gelatinous mass near the surface, and reaches around thirty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Ophidion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272824.
FAQ
- How deep does the Band Cusk-Eel live?
- The Band Cusk-Eel (Ophidion holbrookii) is typically found at 0–75 m.
- Is the Band Cusk-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Band Cusk-Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Band Cusk-Eel get?
- The Band Cusk-Eel grows to about 30 cm.