The yellow pike conger[2] (Congresox talabon) is an eel in the family Muraenesocidae (pike congers).[3] It was described by Georges Cuvier in 1829.[4] It is a tropical eel which migrates between marine and brackish waters, though not for breeding purposes. It is known from the Indo-West Pacific, including Sri Lanka, the Bay of Bengal, and Indonesia. It dwells at a maximum depth of 100 m, inhabits the soft bottoms of coastal waters and estuaries, and leads a nocturnal lifestyle. Males can reach a maximum total length of 80 cm, but more commonly reach 50 cm.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anguilliformes |
| Family: | Muraenesocidae |
| Genus: | Congresox |
| Species: | C. talabon
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| Congresox talabon (Cuvier, 1829)
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The yellow pike conger feeds mostly on bottom-dwelling fish and crustaceans.[5] It is of minor importance in commercial fisheries, and is mostly marketed fresh.[3]
References edit
- ^ Synonyms of Congresox talabon at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ Common names for Congresox talabon at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ a b c Congresox talabon at www.fishbase.org.
- ^ Cuvier, G., 1829 (Mar.) [ref. 995] Le Règne Animal, distribué d'après son organisation, pour servir de base à l'histoire naturelle des animaux et d'introduction à l'anatomie comparée. Edition 2. v. 2: i-xv + 1-406.
- ^ Food items reported for Congresox talabon at www.fishbase.org.
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