Fishing for Dwarf wrymouth

Cryptacanthodes aleutensis

The dwarf wrymouth is a small, elongated fish characterized by its slender body and pointed snout. Inhabiting muddy and sandy substrates along the Atlantic coast of North America, it typically reaches lengths of up to 6 inches and weighs only a few ounces. It feeds on small invertebrates and exhibits a secretive lifestyle, often burrowing into the substrate for protection. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase