Crested Cusk-Eel
Ophidion josephi
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–55 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cusk eel of shallow coastal bottoms, this tapering fish ranges from the shoreline down to about fifty five metres. Its eggs float together in a clear gelatinous mass at the surface.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Ophidion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272827.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crested Cusk-Eel live?
- The Crested Cusk-Eel (Ophidion josephi) is typically found at 1–55 m.
- Is the Crested Cusk-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Crested Cusk-Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crested Cusk-Eel get?
- The Crested Cusk-Eel grows to about 25 cm.