Bigeye Cusk
Alionematichthys riukiuensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 7.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cryptic little cusk that keeps to crevices in shallow coral reef in water less than ten metres deep, mostly alone and rarely seen. It grows to about eight centimetres and stays hidden away by day.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ophidiiformes › Dinematichthyidae › Alionematichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 475074.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bigeye Cusk live?
- The Bigeye Cusk (Alionematichthys riukiuensis) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Bigeye Cusk dangerous to divers?
- The Bigeye Cusk is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bigeye Cusk get?
- The Bigeye Cusk grows to about 7.9 cm.