Dusky Cusk-Eel
Parophidion schmidti
- Group: Eel
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An uncommon cusk eel that hides in shallow coastal waters, usually among the blades of turtle grass beds. It releases oval eggs that float together in a drifting jelly mass at the surface.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Parophidion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272836.
FAQ
- Is the Dusky Cusk-Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Dusky Cusk-Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dusky Cusk-Eel get?
- The Dusky Cusk-Eel grows to about 10 cm.