Fin's Fish Guide
The Taiwan garden eel (Gorgasia taiwanensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 74 cm.
Description
The Taiwan garden eel is a garden eel (Congridae) from shallow sandy water of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 40 cm but is very thin and thread-like, with large eyes. It lives in colonies, each animal anchored by its rear in a self-dug burrow in the sand while the forebody reaches into the current to snap passing zooplankton; when in danger it withdraws entirely. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Taiwan garden eel?
The Taiwan garden eel has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Taiwan garden eel live?
The Taiwan garden eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Indonesia, Japan
How big does the Taiwan garden eel get?
The Taiwan garden eel grows to a maximum of about 74 cm.
Is the Taiwan garden eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Taiwan garden eel is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Gorgasia
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