Blotched Cusk-eel
NameBlotched Cusk-eel
Scientific NameOphidion robinsi
Common NamesBlotched Cusk-eel, Robins' Cusk-eel
FamilyOphidiidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone (best in species-specific tank)
Description
The Blotched Cusk-eel is a slender, bottom-dwelling marine fish characterized by its elongated body and distinctive blotched or mottled pattern. It typically burrows into sandy or muddy substrates during the day, emerging at night to hunt for small invertebrates and fish. Due to its specialized burrowing and nocturnal habits, it is rarely kept in home aquariums and requires expert care.
