Yellow Pike-conger
NameYellow Pike-conger
Scientific NameCongresox talabon
Common NamesYellow Pike-conger, Yellow Pike Conger Eel, Indian Pike Conger
FamilyMuraenesocidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Coastal Waters, Estuaries
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)39
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range7.8-8.4
Description
The Yellow Pike-conger is a large, elongated, and highly predatory eel found in the coastal and estuarine waters of the Indo-Pacific. It possesses a distinctive pointed snout and formidable teeth, making it an efficient hunter of fish and crustaceans. Due to its significant size and aggressive nature, this species is generally unsuitable for home aquariums and is primarily seen in public aquariums or as a food fish.
