Domain |
   Eukarya |
Kingdom |
   Animalia |
Phylum |
   Chordata |
Family |
   Ophidiidae |
Description |
   Cusk-eels |
Environment |
   Marine |
Etymology |
   Greek, ophis = serpent |
Genus |
   50 |
No. of Species |
   258 |
Order |
   Ophidiiformes |
Class |
   Actinopterygii |
Reproductive Guild |
   Nonguarders |
Distribution |
   Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Dorsal fin rays usually equal to or longer than opposing anal fin rays; anus and anal fin origin usually behind tip of pectoral fin; scales present; some with one or more spines on opercle; supramaxillary present; larvae without a vexillum; pelvics sometimes absent. Maximum length 2 m in Lamprogrammus shcherbachevi. Oviparous. |