Cryptacanthodidae (Wrymouths) |
97 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 110 m |
Western Atlantic: southern Labrador in Canada to New Jersey in USA. |
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Burrows in soft muddy bottoms from shallow water to 110 m depth. Feeds mainly on benthic infauna found in and around its burrow system; its prey consisting of various amphipods, polychaetes, shrimp and small fish (Ref. 87300). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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