The Shortsnout cucumberfish (Paraulopus brevirostris) is a saltwater fish of the family Paraulopidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The shortsnout cucumberfish is a greeneye (Paraulopidae) of sand and mud bottoms of the continental slope in the western Pacific. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a slender, reddish body with large, often green-shining eyes and propping pelvic fins on which it rests on the bottom. As a bottom-oriented fish of deeper water it snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Shortsnout cucumberfish?
The Shortsnout cucumberfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Shortsnout cucumberfish live?
The Shortsnout cucumberfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Shortsnout cucumberfish get?
The Shortsnout cucumberfish grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Shortsnout cucumberfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Shortsnout cucumberfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Paraulopus
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