Image Bank - Fishes
Gulper Eel
Reference |
IB0818 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Gulper Eels - SACCOPHARYNGIDAE |
Common Name |
Gulper Eel |
Scientific Name |
Saccopharynx ampullaceus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Gulper eels reach a maximum length of about 2 m. They feed mainly on other fishes and their extremely long jaws, sharp curved teeth, and highly distensible stomach enable them to swallow large preys. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |