Cusk Eel

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Description

The Cusk Eel is a nocturnal Fish that can be caught in Dredge.

Fishing

When fishing for Cusk Eel, the game utilizes the pendulum minigame.

Pursuits

• It is the first fish the Hooded Figure in Red will ask you to bring.

Real-Life Counterpart

• Cusk eels, belonging to the family Ophidiidae, are a group of elongated fish commonly found in deep-sea environments, typically at depths ranging from 200 to 2,000 meters (650 to 6,600 feet). Characterized by their slender, snake-like bodies and small heads, these eels can grow up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) in length. Cusk eels are known for their unique adaptations to deep-sea life, including a reduced swim bladder and the ability to withstand high pressures. They primarily inhabit rocky or sandy substrates and are often found hiding in crevices or burrows, where they ambush prey such as crustaceans, small fish, and invertebrates. Their coloration usually consists of muted browns and greens, which provide effective camouflage against the ocean floor. Cusk eels are not typically targeted by commercial fisheries, but they play a vital role in the marine food web as both predators and prey. Understanding their ecology is essential for the conservation of deep-sea ecosystems, which are increasingly threatened by human activities such as deep-sea fishing and habitat degradation.

Trivia

• The Cusk Eel is the only nocturnal Volcanic fish.