Banded Cusk Eel
Raneya brasiliensis
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 40–150 m
- Max size: 31 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender cusk eel of soft coastal bottoms, it tapers to a fine pointed tail and is an uncommon find. It lays oval eggs that drift near the surface in a floating gelatinous raft.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Ophidiidae › Raneya
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282548.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Cusk Eel live?
- The Banded Cusk Eel (Raneya brasiliensis) is typically found at 40–150 m.
- Is the Banded Cusk Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Cusk Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Cusk Eel get?
- The Banded Cusk Eel grows to about 31 cm.