The Okamura's cucumberfish (Paraulopus okamurai) is a saltwater fish of the family Paraulopidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
Okamura's cucumberfish is a deepwater fish (Paraulopidae) of the continental slope in the western Pacific off Japan. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a slender, reddish body with large eyes, a pointed snout and an adipose fin. As a bottom-oriented fish of the dim deep water it searches over sand and mud for small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Okamura's cucumberfish?
The Okamura's cucumberfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Okamura's cucumberfish live?
The Okamura's cucumberfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Okamura's cucumberfish get?
The Okamura's cucumberfish grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Okamura's cucumberfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Okamura's cucumberfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Paraulopus
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