Commonly observed in the deep Gulf of Mexico waters, this cusk eel (Cataetyx laticeps) with large eyes was seen laying in the soft sediment. This species feeds mainly on crustaceans and smaller fishes.
Cusk Eel
Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Gulf of Mexico 2018.
Commonly observed in the deep Gulf of Mexico waters, this cusk eel (Cataetyx laticeps) with large eyes was seen laying in the soft sediment. This species feeds mainly on crustaceans and smaller fishes. Download larger version (jpg, 978 KB).
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