Species guide
How to catch Daggertooth pike conger
Muraenesox cinereus
The daggertooth pike conger is a large predatory eel with a slender, fusiform body reaching up to 220 cm. It is known for its sharp teeth and aggressive hunting style. This species inhabits sandy and muddy substrates as well as coral reefs across Asia, the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and the Mediterranean Sea.
Where they live
This eel lives in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments, favoring sandy or muddy bottoms and coral reefs at depths up to 800 meters. It is distributed widely across Asian waters, the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and the Mediterranean region.
Typical size
Up to about 220 cm
What they eat
- fish
- crabs
- benthic crustaceans
Best baits
- fish chunks
- crab
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic lures mimicking fish
- jigs
- metal spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- bait fishing
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