Littoral Cusk
Monothrix polylepis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small cusk that lives on shallow inshore reefs, it stays near the bottom in coastal waters and is common where it occurs. It reaches only about 5 centimetres and belongs to the live bearing brotulas, a family that keeps mostly out of sight in reef cracks.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Monothrix
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281593.
FAQ
- Is the Littoral Cusk dangerous to divers?
- The Littoral Cusk is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Littoral Cusk get?
- The Littoral Cusk grows to about 5 cm.