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Updated 4/6/2024

Family Congridae

Conger Eels

Conger eels have smooth scale-less skin, large pectoral fins, and the continuous marginal fin rays are easily visible.  They are shy and their small blunt teeth pose no threat to humans.  Known in Japan as unagi and anago.

 

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Ariosoma marginatum   

LARGE-EYE or BLACKMARGIN CONGER

 

 Conger marginatus   

MUSTACHE CONGER    PUHI UHA    Hamo

 

 

Gorgasia hawaiiensis   

HAWAIIAN GARDEN EEL

 

 


INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Ariosoma fasciatum

BARRED CONGER

 

 

INDO-PACIFIC 

Heteroconger hassi

SPOTTED GARDEN EEL