Cryptacanthodes maculatus Storer, 1839
Wrymouth
Cryptacanthodes maculatus
photo by Bañón Díaz, R.

Family:  Cryptacanthodidae (Wrymouths)
Max. size:  97 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 110 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: southern Labrador in Canada to New Jersey in USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  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).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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