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Family Ophidiidae
Cusk Eels
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Cusk eels are catfish-like animals without a separate
caudal fin. They are shy, nocturnal inhabitants of rocky reefs.
Several species are found in Hawaii but only one is likely to be seen by divers.
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HAWAII
Brotula
multibarbata 
Angel Ledge, Midway Atoll, 80 feet
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Angel Ledge, Midway Atoll, 80 feet |
Blowhole, Oahu, 35 feet
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LARGE-EYE BROTULA
PALAHOANA Itachiuo
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Fairly common at scuba depths but very shy.
Emerges at night to feed upon crustaceans. Dark brown with white markings.
Attains 2 feet but normally about 1 foot. Indo-Pacific &
Hawaii.
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Family Moridae
False Cods
| A codfish relative from very deep water. It has a
single chin barbel, double dorsal fin, and small rounded caudal fin. They
are rarely seen by divers. |
Physiculus
grinnelli 
Chromis, Midway Atoll, 45 feet
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Chromis, Midway Atoll, 45 feet |
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GRINNELL'S MORA
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Endemic to Hawaii. Known from two individuals in cavern 45 feet deep at
Midway Atoll. Orange brown body with yellow fins, large eyes, and
single chin barbel. Very shy and difficult to photograph.
Normally found deeper than 150 feet. Up to 13 inches long.
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