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The Striped cusk-eel (Grammonus diagrammus) is a saltwater fish of the family Bythitidae that grows up to 20 cm.
North America: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Galapagos Is., El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and others
Description
The Striped cusk-eel is a livebearing brotula (Bythitidae) from deeper reef, cave and rocky water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a flabby, elongate, pale to brownish body with long, confluent dorsal and anal fins and small eyes. As a shy, nocturnal fish it hides deep in caves, crevices and under overhanging reef and snaps at small crustaceans. It gives birth to live young. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Striped cusk-eel?
The Striped cusk-eel has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Striped cusk-eel live?
The Striped cusk-eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. North America: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Galapagos Is., El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and others
How big does the Striped cusk-eel get?
The Striped cusk-eel grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Striped cusk-eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Striped cusk-eel is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Grammonus
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