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Conger myriaster
Whitespotted Conger
Saltwater
About this species
A slender saltwater eel of sandy and muddy coastal bottoms, dotted with a pale lateral line of spots. It hides by day and hunts small fish and crustaceans after dark. A staple of Korean and Japanese grilled-eel and sushi cuisine.
Season
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Depth
5 – 100 m
Habitat Spots
NearshoreHarborEstuary
Fishing Methods
Bottom
Bait & Rig
Cut fish or squid on a bottom rig fished after dark near sand or structure.
Edibility & Taste
Rich, tender flesh, superb grilled with sauce or served as sushi.
Similar Species
Told from moray eels by its smooth spotted body and pectoral fins.
Record Weight
1.5 kg