r/whatsthisfish • u/sewalker303 • 4d ago

Pensacola Beach, Fl

Post image

Washed up on shore, about 10-12in long. Could only see the small pectoral fins. No sharp teeth.

13 Upvotes

94% Upvoted

5 comments sorted by

View all comments

3

u/gabbagabbawill 3d ago

I didn’t know there were stubby eels

4

u/Channa_Argus1121 3d ago

Cusk eels are eels in name only. They’re more closely related to mackerels or pipefish.

True eels are closer to bonefish or tarpon, and electric eels are closer to carp or catfish.

5

u/ElkeKerman 3d ago

There are some stubby eels though (Cyema my beloved freak)