Pugnose Eel
NamePugnose Eel
Scientific NameSimenchelys parasitica
Common NamesPugnose Eel, Parasitic Eel
FamilySynaphobranchidae
OriginDeep Atlantic Ocean, Deep Pacific Ocean, Deep Indian Ocean
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)34-45
pH Range7.8-8.1
Description
The Pugnose Eel is a deep-sea fish characterized by its distinctive blunt snout and elongated, eel-like body. It is known to be a facultative parasite and scavenger, feeding on the flesh of larger fish or carrion in abyssal environments. This species is not suitable for typical home aquaria due to its specialized deep-sea habitat requirements.
