Prowspine Cusk Eel
Lepophidium prorates
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 4–90 m
- Max size: 29.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A common cusk eel of muddy bottoms between about 4 and 90 metres, tapering to a slender pointed tail like an eel though it belongs to a different group. It releases oval eggs that float at the surface inside a clear gelatinous raft.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Lepophidium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275626.
FAQ
- How deep does the Prowspine Cusk Eel live?
- The Prowspine Cusk Eel (Lepophidium prorates) is typically found at 4–90 m.
- Is the Prowspine Cusk Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Prowspine Cusk Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Prowspine Cusk Eel get?
- The Prowspine Cusk Eel grows to about 29.5 cm.