Striped cusk eel (Ophidion galeoides) fish species and information / pictures of Striped cusk eel - Ophidion galeoides

Striped cusk eel (Ophidion galeoides) fish species information

Scientific Name
Ophidion galeoides

Common Name
Striped cusk eel

Biology
Uncommon species found from near shore to 75 m depth (Ref. 34024). Inhabit bottoms with fine sand, mud, rubble or marine plants, at moderate depths (Ref. 9329). Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass (Ref. 205). Frequently caught by shrimp trawlers (Ref. 9329). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.

Classification

Classified By

Gilbert, 1890

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Cusk eels (Ophidiiformes)

Family

Cusk-eels (Ophidiidae)

Distribution

Region

Eastern Central Pacific

Distribution

Eastern Central Pacific: outer coast of Baja California and northern Gulf of California to the Gulf of Panama.

Range

32°N - 8°N

Environment

Climate

Tropical

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

17 m

Depth To - meters

75 m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Marine; demersal; depth range 17 - 75 m (Ref. 34024)

Trophic Level

3.52 s.e. 0.56 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

True

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

False

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

21.5 cm

Common Length

12.0 cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries:

Vulnerability

Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Least Concern (LC)