Letter Opener
Ophidion nocomis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–22 m
- Max size: 8.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cusk eel of shallow sandy bays, slender and pale, that tucks into the bottom and is seldom seen. It releases oval eggs that float together in a drifting gelatinous mass.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Ophidion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272832.
FAQ
- How deep does the Letter Opener live?
- The Letter Opener (Ophidion nocomis) is typically found at 1–22 m.
- Is the Letter Opener dangerous to divers?
- The Letter Opener is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Letter Opener get?
- The Letter Opener grows to about 8.7 cm.