Image Bank - Fishes
Darkfin Pike Eel
Reference |
IB0760 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Pike Eels - MURAENESOCIDAE |
Common Name |
Darkfin Pike Eel |
Scientific Name |
Muraenesox cinereus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Pike Eels are found in freshwater, estuarine and marine environments in tropical and warm temperate waters around the world. The Darkfin Pike Eel only reaches about 80 cm in length. Pike Eels feed nocturnally on fishes, crustaceans and other invertebrates. |