Ariosoma anagoides (Bigeye conger)

Identification

Eel-like shape, brown to gray with blackish translucent fins and faint bars on the head, large eye with a vertically elongated pupil, well developed pectoral fins.

Status

Rarely seen.

Habitat

Indonesia and the Philippines, South Japan to the East China sea. It lives on sand, rubble or mud bottoms. Found in a depth range of 5-20 meters.

Reproduction

Size

Up to 50cm.

Prey / Predation

Special features

It comes out in open sight at night.