Cusk Eel Striped
Striped Cusk-Eel
Ophidion marginatu

Description:

Elongate body that tapers to a point. Dorsal, anal and caudal fin continuous. Grayish green dorsally with gold to bronze sides, and pale belly. Has long barbels on the chin. 2-3 dark stripes along entire length of body. Dark edge along all fins.

Average Maximum Size:

25 cm (10 in)

Adults Distinguishing Characteristics:

Juveniles Distinguishing Characteristics:

Range:

New York to Gulf of Mexico

Habitat:

Shallow coastal waters with soft sandy and muddy bottoms.

Notes:

Regulated Species:

No

Regulations Website:

Species: Ophidion marginatu
Family: Ophidiidae
Family Description: Cusk-Eels
Mouth Type: Terminal
Tail Type: Lanceolate, Rounded, Continuous
Dorsal Type: Continuous

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