brighteye cusk-eel

Ophidion iris

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
Medium
Tropical fish

The brighteye cusk-eel (Ophidion iris) or rainbow cusk eel, is a fish species in the family Ophidiidae. Widespread in the Gulf of California and adjacent offshores along the coast of Mexico to Banderas Bay. Marine subtropical demersal fish, up to 25 cm (9.8 in) long.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cusk-eels
Family: Ophidiidae
Genus: Ophidion
Maximum length: 25 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California and adjacent coast of Mexico to Banderas Bay.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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