Common Pike Conger
Muraenesox bagio
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: caution
- IUCN status: LC
A long, powerful eel of coastal waters and estuaries, the pike conger reaches around two metres and hunts bottom fish and crustaceans by night. Its jaws are lined with sharp teeth, and it has been known to bite fishers after being hauled aboard.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenesocidae › Muraenesox
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220037.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Pike Conger live?
- The Common Pike Conger (Muraenesox bagio) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Common Pike Conger dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Common Pike Conger with care.
- How big does the Common Pike Conger get?
- The Common Pike Conger grows to about 2 m.