Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body elongate, shorter and more robust than other eels; color tan; snout slightly protruding, mouth subterminal, snout with small spine projecting forward at a downward angle; dorsal and anal fins long, narrow, continuous with caudal fin, all edged in black; pelvic fin placed below or forward of eye, consists of 2 filamentous rays. |
Similar Species |
This is the only plain (no spots or stripes) cusk eel off Texas with a spine on its snout. |
Habitat |
Gulf |
Maximum Size |
26 cm (10 in), common to 20 cm (8 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. 128-136; A. 104-116 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
shortbeard cusk eel |
Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |