Yellow pike conger explained

The yellow pike conger[1] (Congresox talabon) is an eel in the family Muraenesocidae (pike congers).[2] It was described by Georges Cuvier in 1829.[3] It is a tropical eel which migrates between marine and brackish waters, though not for breeding purposes. It is known from the Indo-West Pacific, including Sri Lanka, the Bay of Bengal, and Indonesia. It dwells at a maximum depth of 100 m, inhabits the soft bottoms of coastal waters and estuaries, and leads a nocturnal lifestyle. Males can reach a maximum total length of 80 cm, but more commonly reach 50 cm.[2]

The yellow pike conger feeds mostly on bottom-dwelling fish and crustaceans.[4] It is of minor importance in commercial fisheries, and is mostly marketed fresh.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fishbase.org/comnames/CommonNamesList.php?ID=11701&GenusName=Congresox&SpeciesName=talabon&StockCode=12027 Common names for Congresox talabon
  2. http://fishbase.mnhn.fr/summary/11701 Congresox talabon
  3. Cuvier, G., 1829 (Mar.) [ref. 995] Le Règne Animal, distribué d'après son organisation, pour servir de base à l'histoire naturelle des animaux et d'introduction à l'anatomie comparée. Edition 2. v. 2: i-xv + 1-406.
  4. http://www.fishbase.org/TrophicEco/FoodItemsList.php?vstockcode=12027&genus=Congresox&species=talabon Food items reported for Congresox talabon