Chilara taylori (Girard, 1858) is a animal in the Ophidiidae family, order Ophidiiformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Chilara taylori (Girard, 1858)
Chilara taylori, the spotted cusk-eel, is the only known species in its cusk-eel genus, ranging from the US to Ecuador.
Chilara taylori, commonly known as the spotted cusk-eel, is a species of cusk-eel. It occurs along the eastern Pacific coast, ranging from Washington, United States to Ecuador, and can be found at depths down to approximately 280 metres (920 ft). This species reaches a maximum total length of 40.4 centimetres (15.9 in). It is the only known member of the genus Chilara.
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