Striped cusk eel
📖 Overview
Uncommon species found from near shore to 75 m depth . Inhabit bottoms with fine sand, mud, rubble or marine plants, at moderate depths . Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass . Frequently caught by shrimp trawlers . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Striped cusk eel is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striped cusk eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 17 - 75 m . Tropical; 32°N - 8°N Central Pacific: outer coast of Baja California and northern Gulf of California to the Gulf of Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | spotfin cusk-eel · Striped cusk eel |
| 🌍CES | hruj podélnopruhá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ofídiom-listrado |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Congrio · congriperla adornada · Congriperla estriada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otophidium galeoides | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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