Where Does Cusk-eel Live?

Cusk-eel lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Cusk-eel

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 10 to 200 meters, though can occur shallower or deeper.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting soft bottoms such as sand, mud, or gravel. Often burrows into the substrate during the day.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the Bay of Biscay south to Angola, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Also reported from the Canary Islands and Madeira.

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