Yellow Pike Conger
Congresox talabon
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 80 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large nocturnal conger of coastal waters and estuaries, the yellow pike conger prowls soft bottoms at night hunting fish and crustaceans. It reaches about 80 centimetres and carries the long jaws and sharp teeth that give pike congers their name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Muraenesocidae › Congresox
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277095.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Pike Conger live?
- The Yellow Pike Conger (Congresox talabon) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Yellow Pike Conger dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Pike Conger is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Pike Conger get?
- The Yellow Pike Conger grows to about 80 cm.