Common pike conger

Common pike conger
Detail of head
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Anguilliformes
Family:	Muraenesocidae
Genus:	Muraenesox
Species:	M. bagio
Binomial name
Muraenesox bagio (F. Hamilton, 1822)
Synonyms
Muraena bagio

Conger Eel

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	288 kcal (1,200 kJ)
Carbohydrates	0 g
Fat	5.3 g
Polyunsaturated omega−3	~0.5 g
Protein	22.3 g
Vitamins and minerals
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, [2] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies [3] Source: https://slism.com/calorie/110231/

The common pike conger or pike eel (Muraenesox bagio) is a species of eel found throughout most of the Indo-Pacific. ^[4] In Australia, it is known in the southwest, in Western Australia, around the tropical north of the country, and south to the coast of New South Wales. ^[5] The common pike conger grows up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in length and 7.1 kg (16 lb) in weight. ^[4] A nocturnal predator, the common pike conger lives in estuaries and near the shore to a depth of 100 m (330 ft). ^{[4] [5]} A strong and muscular fish, the common pike conger is a delicacy in South East Asia and features in various dishes. ^[6]

Breeding

In Australia, the females lay the eggs off the coasts; the eggs take 9–10 weeks to hatch. A female can lay up to four million eggs in a single year.

Nutrition

Pike conger is a nutrient-dense seafood, rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins A, D, and B12. It supports cardiovascular health, neural development, and bone strength. Its low mercury content makes it a safer choice for frequent consumption compared to predatory fish.

References

1. McCosker, J.; Smith, D.G. & Tighe, K. (2022). "Muraenesox bagio". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2022: e.T199341A2585044. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T199341A2585044.en . Retrieved 31 December 2023.
2. United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". FDA. Archived from the original on 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
3. "TABLE 4-7 Comparison of Potassium Adequate Intakes Established in This Report to Potassium Adequate Intakes Established in the 2005 DRI Report". p. 120. In: Stallings, Virginia A.; Harrison, Meghan; Oria, Maria, eds. (2019). "Potassium: Dietary Reference Intakes for Adequacy". Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium. pp. 101–124. doi:10.17226/25353. ISBN   978-0-309-48834-1. PMID   30844154. NCBI   NBK545428.
4. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Muraenesox bagio". FishBase . September 2017 version.
5. "Common Pike Eel, Muraenesox bagio (Hamilton-Buchanan, 1822)".
6. "Giant sea creature found on Australian beach confuses locals". International Business Times . 16 February 2016.