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Red cusk-eel
Genypterus chilensis
Photo: Javier Rubilar from santiago, chile · CC BY-SA 2.0
The Red cusk-eel (Genypterus chilensis) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 10 and 50 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is usually solitary, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 2 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: usually solitary.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Congrio colorado (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Red cusk-eel?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Red cusk-eel found?
Usually between 10 and 50 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also usually solitary. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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