Rainbow Cusk Eel
Ophidion iris
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–86 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An uncommon cusk eel of rubble bottoms, the rainbow cusk eel ranges from the shore down to about 86 metres. It releases oval eggs that float in a gelatinous mass, and its tapering eel like body reaches around 25 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Ophidion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272826.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rainbow Cusk Eel live?
- The Rainbow Cusk Eel (Ophidion iris) is typically found at 0–86 m.
- Is the Rainbow Cusk Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Rainbow Cusk Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rainbow Cusk Eel get?
- The Rainbow Cusk Eel grows to about 25 cm.