Bigeye Cusk
NameBigeye Cusk
Scientific NameNeobythites unimaculatus
Common NamesBigeye Cusk
FamilyOphidiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)45-60
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Bigeye Cusk is a deep-water marine fish belonging to the cusk-eel family, Ophidiidae. It possesses an elongated, eel-like body and prominent eyes, adaptations for its low-light habitat. This predatory species is rarely, if ever, kept in home aquariums due to its specialized deep-sea environmental needs.
