Spotted cusk-eel
📖 Overview
Uncommon species found on sandy bottom from the shore to 280 m . Adults often burrow tail-first in sand, live in mucus-lined holes , mud, eelgrass and rock rubble . Mostly active at night and on overcast days . Important food for sea lions and cormorants . Oviparous, with planktonic larvae and extended pelagic juvenile . Oval, pelagic eggs float in a gelatinous mass .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 187 - 229; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 150 - 181; Vertebrae: 86 - 91. Head naked; scales on body in basketweave pattern; precaudal vertebrae 18-19; swim bladder in males with posterior opening; body and head with numerous dark spots and blotches . Branchiostegal rays: 7 . Pelvic fin consists of one ray with two branches of unequal length .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotted cusk-eel is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 280 m . Subtropical; 47°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | spotted cusk-eel |
| 🌍CES | hruj Taylorova |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пятнистая хилара · Пятнистый ошибень |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | congriperla moteada · Culona colorada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophidion novaculum | Harry | 1951 | Synonym |
| Ophidion taylori | Girard | 1858 | Synonym |
| Otophidium taylori | Girard | 1858 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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