Bighead Cusk Eel
Otophidium indefatigabile
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: to 91 m
- Max size: 11.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A burrowing fish of the continental shelf, the bighead cusk eel hides in sandy bottoms down to about ninety metres. It is reckoned an uncommon species and grows only to around twelve centimetres, releasing oval eggs that float in a jelly mass.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Otophidium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275633.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bighead Cusk Eel live?
- The Bighead Cusk Eel (Otophidium indefatigabile) is typically found at to 91 m.
- Is the Bighead Cusk Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Bighead Cusk Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bighead Cusk Eel get?
- The Bighead Cusk Eel grows to about 11.7 cm.