Daggertooth Pike-conger
NameDaggertooth Pike-conger
Scientific NameMuraenesox cinereus
Common NamesDaggertooth Pike-conger, Daggertooth eel, Silver conger, Pike conger
FamilyMuraenesocidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000
Max Size (Inches)96
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Daggertooth Pike-conger is a large, highly predatory marine eel known for its elongated body and formidable, dagger-like teeth. It is a nocturnal hunter, preying on fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods in its natural Indo-Pacific habitat. Due to its immense size and aggressive nature, this species is strictly for expert aquarists or public aquariums, requiring specialized care and very large enclosures.
