Cusk is a deep water species found in rocky, hard bottom areas to a depth of 328 feet. It is a very unique species of fish as it's the only one in its taxonomic genus of Brosme. Learn more about cusk fish.
Cusk
Brosme brosme
Quick Facts
Weight
Up to 20 pounds
Length
3 feet
Lifespan
Up to 15 years
Threats
Bycatch,
Overfishing
Region
New England/Mid-Atlantic
About the Species
Cusk is a deep water species found in rocky, hard bottom areas to a depth of 328 feet. It is a very unique species of fish as it's the only one in its taxonomic genus of Brosme. Cusk is relatively slow-growing and late-maturing, and the maximum age of this species is believed to be greater than 14 years.
Scientific Classification
Kingdom | Animalia | Phylum | Chordata | Class | Actinopterygii | Order | Gadiformes | Family | Lotidae | Genus | Brosme | Species | brosme |
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