Species guide

How to catch Daggertooth pike conger

Muraenesox cinereus

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Stylized 2D illustration of Daggertooth pike conger
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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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