Cryptacanthodes giganteus

Eels and others

  • Giant wrymouth
  • Schiefmäuler
  • Terrassier géant

Distribution

    Environment and movement of the diurnal species

    • The species is generally found in the open sea.
    • The species is generally motionless in its environment
    • The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
    • The species can be found between 6 and 128 Meters.
    • Uncommon Species
    • Hides in the sand.

    General behaviour of the species

    • The species is territorial
    • Species generally solitary
    • Hides in the sand.
    • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

    General characteristics of the species

    • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
    • Diet : Sea worms - Mollusks -

    Relationship with humans

    • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest