Harelip Cusk
Ophidion lagochila
- Group: Other
- Max size: 6.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rarely seen cusk eel of shallow coastal waters, with a tapering eel like body and fins that run together at the tail. It rests on sandy bottoms near reefs and scatters oval eggs that float off in a gelatinous mass.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Ophidion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272828.
FAQ
- Is the Harelip Cusk dangerous to divers?
- The Harelip Cusk is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Harelip Cusk get?
- The Harelip Cusk grows to about 6.9 cm.