Longtail Cusk

Brosmolus longicaudus

Longtail Cusk

A small benthic cusk of inshore waters, the longtail cusk is a rarely seen fish that keeps to the bottom. It grows to only about six centimetres, and little of its biology is recorded.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Brosmolus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279999.

FAQ

Is the Longtail Cusk dangerous to divers?
The Longtail Cusk is harmless to divers.
How big does the Longtail Cusk get?
The Longtail Cusk grows to about 5.8 cm.