Fish species in Japan

Whitespotted conger

マアナゴ · anago
Conger myriaster

Whitespotted conger live in marine water, unlike river-associated unagi. Bottom rigs are commonly used in low light.

Habitat and season

Sandy or muddy coastal bottom and harbour channels.

Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.

A sinker holds a baited trace near bottom while the angler watches the rod tip or line.

Short hook branches above a sinker keep bait near bottom while separating it from the seabed.

Yellowfin goby · Whitespotted conger · Japanese horse mackerel

Japanese whiting · Yellowfin goby · Whitespotted conger

Japanese rockfish · Marbled rockfish · Yellowfin goby

Japanese surf smelt · Sand flounder · Whitespotted conger

Detailed recipes for this species are currently in Japanese. Open the Japanese cooking guide →

Detailed Japanese species notes

細長い体の側面に白い点状の感覚孔が並ぶ。

歯と滑る体に注意。針外しは魚つかみと長いプライヤーを使用し、料理は生食せず十分加熱する。