About Chilara taylori (Girard, 1858)
Common Name and Taxonomic Classification
Chilara taylori, commonly known as the spotted cusk-eel, is a species of cusk-eel.
Geographic Range and Depth Habitat
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).
Maximum Recorded Length
This species reaches a maximum total length of 40.4 centimetres (15.9 in).
Genus Uniqueness
It is the only known member of the genus Chilara.
