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Ambeetunbeet

Congrogadus subducens
LC · Least Concern

The Ambeetunbeet (Congrogadus subducens) is a brackish-water fish of the family Pseudochromidae that grows up to 45 cm.

Length
45 cm
Water
Brackish
Depth
0.0–10.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Indo-West Pacific; shallow coastal waters.
Edibility
Not eaten

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Description

The carpet eelblenny is a dottyback (Pseudochromidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has an elongate, eel-like body with a long, continuous dorsal fin and a mottled brown-green pattern that makes it invisible among the reef. It inhabits shallow coastal waters, often in brackish conditions, and stays hidden among rocks and coral rubble. As an ambush predator it takes small fishes and crustaceans. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Ambeetunbeet?

The Ambeetunbeet has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Eel-like, marbled body; concealed ambush predator of shallow, often brackish coastal waters.

Where does the Ambeetunbeet live?

The Ambeetunbeet lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific; shallow coastal waters.

How big does the Ambeetunbeet get?

The Ambeetunbeet grows to a maximum of about 45 cm.

Is the Ambeetunbeet dangerous to humans?

No, the Ambeetunbeet is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.

Is the Ambeetunbeet edible?

The Ambeetunbeet is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

English name
Ambeetunbeet verified
Scientific name
Congrogadus subducens
Family
Pseudochromidae
Other names
Carpet conger blenny; Carpet eel blenny; Carpet eel-blenny; Eared eel-blenny; Daggerfish; Launce; Lurking machete; Mud blenny; Ocellated eel blenny verified

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
45.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Marbled inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Brackish sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
10.0 verified
Natural range
Indo-West Pacific; shallow coastal waters. inferred
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Diet (detail)
Small fishes and crustaceans sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred
Special features
Eel-like, marbled body; concealed ambush predator of shallow, often brackish coastal waters. sourced

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Fishing with natural bait (fish, shrimp, worm) or lures close to reef and rock structures. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced
First aid
None required: this species is harmless to humans. sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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