Spotted Cusk-eel
NameSpotted Cusk-eel
Scientific NameOphidion marginatum
Common NamesSpotted Cusk-eel, Margined Cusk-eel
FamilyOphidiidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina, Florida, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)65-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful gobies, Blennies, Larger peaceful wrasses, Non-aggressive invertebrates
Description
The Spotted Cusk-eel is an elongated, bottom-dwelling marine fish characterized by its light brown body covered in small dark spots. It is a nocturnal species that spends much of its day burrowed in sandy or muddy substrates, emerging at night to hunt for small invertebrates.
