Basketweave Cusk-Eel
Ophidion scrippsae
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–110 m
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An eel shaped fish that tapers to a point, this cusk eel hides on sandy bottoms in shallow coastal water and ranges down to about 110 metres, though it is seldom seen. It releases oval eggs that float together in a clear gelatinous mass. Pelagic larvae drift before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Ophidion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272835.
FAQ
- How deep does the Basketweave Cusk-Eel live?
- The Basketweave Cusk-Eel (Ophidion scrippsae) is typically found at 0–110 m.
- Is the Basketweave Cusk-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Basketweave Cusk-Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Basketweave Cusk-Eel get?
- The Basketweave Cusk-Eel grows to about 28 cm.