Harelip cusk
📖 Overview
Rare species inhabiting shallow coastal waters . Found on sandy bottom near reefs . Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Harelip cusk is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Harelip cusk is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Atlantic: Bermuda and Bahamas to Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | hairlip cusk · Harelip Cusk · harelip cusk-eel |
| 🌍CES | hruj venezuelská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ofídiom-caribenho |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | congriperla labio leporino |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophidion lagocheila | Böhlke & Robins | 1959 | Synonym |
| Parophidion lagochila | Böhlke & Robins | 1959 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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