Pallid cusk-eel
📖 Overview
Pallid cusk-eel (Ophidion puck), first described by Lea & Robins, 2003 is a small fish in the family Ophidiidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 13.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 348 to 384 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 129 - 130; Anal soft rays: 100 - 101; Vertebrae: 70. This species possess the following diagnostic characters: D 129-130; A 100-101; pectoral-fin rays 21-22; vertebrae, precaudal 17-18, caudal 52- 53, total 70; gill rakers on first arch 6, 2 rudiments on upper arm, 4 short, developed essentially equal rakers on lower arm .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pallid cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 348 - 384 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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