Fishing for Cucumberfish

Retropinna retropinna

The cucumberfish is a small, slender marine fish known for its elongated body and cucumber-like scent when caught. It is typically found in shallow coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region. Growing to about 6 inches in length, it often dwells near the seabed, blending into sandy or muddy substrates, and exhibits solitary or small group behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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