The Aguana cuskeel (Exallodontus aguanai) is a freshwater fish of the family Pimelodidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The Aguana cuskeel is a cusk eel (Ophidiidae) of the deep continental slope in the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a slender, elongate, pale body with long, confluent dorsal and anal fins and small eyes. As a sluggish bottom-dweller of the dark deep water it shelters in soft sediment and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Aguana cuskeel?
The Aguana cuskeel has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Aguana cuskeel live?
The Aguana cuskeel lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Aguana cuskeel get?
The Aguana cuskeel grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Aguana cuskeel dangerous to humans?
No, the Aguana cuskeel is harmless to humans.
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