#sea conger

[foxsnails]

Heads up, big eel news coming your way:

World Eel Day 2024 will be on May 17th!

Last year, I created the 2023 poster for the World Eel Day campaign. To my surprise, they asked me to come back for this year's one, too! You can watch my process videos (it's a big gouache painting!) over here for part one, and in part two I explain what World Eel Day is and how you can take part! It's rEELy easy!

[marshland-parlour-cat]

The pixel artist Neorice (https://x.com/neoriceisgood) has made a huge collection of marine life. I emailed him a while back asking if I could upload some of my favourites to my tumblr blog (crediting him of course), and he said I could.

[fishyfishyfishtimes]

Daily fish fact #699

European conger!

It is the heaviest eel in the world at a maximum weight of 110 kilograms (243 lbs). These nocturnal predators occasionally like to hide in the same holes with moray eels.

[fishingaqualife]

Pike conger”, “conger eel”, and “daggertooth pike conger” are the various terms used to describe the special delicacy commonly known as pike conger (hamo in Japanese). In Japan, this dish is highly valued and treasured due to its rarity and the difficulty involved in preparing it.

The daggertooth pike conger (Muraenesox cinereus) also known as the darkfin pike eel in Australia, to distinguish it from the related pike-eel (Muraenesox bagio), is a species of eel in the pike conger family, Muraenesocidae. They primarily live on soft bottoms in marine and brackish waters down to a depth of 800 m (2,600 ft), but may enter freshwater.They commonly grow to about 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in length,but may grow as long as 2.2 m (7.2 ft).Daggertooth pike congers occur in the Red Sea, on the coast of the northern Indian Ocean, and in the West Pacific from Indochina to Japan.

The mottled eel(Anguilla bengalensis), also known as the African mottled eel, the Indian longfin eel, the Indian mottled eel, the long-finned eel or the river eel, is a demersal, catadromous eel in the family Anguillidae.It is a tropical, freshwater eel which is known from East Africa, Bangladesh, Andaman Islands, Mozambique, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, and Indonesia and recently from Madagascar.

Anguilla bengalensis bengalensis, the Indian mottled eel, is a subspecies of eel in the genus Anguilla. It is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and neighbouring regions including the East Indies.The Indian mottled eel is valued as a food fish. The mucus of this eel is used in a medicine for arthritis. It is known by numerous common names in the native languages of the regions it inhabits. In Telugu, it is known as “Bommidayalu.” In Malayalam, it is known as "Mananjil." In Nepali, it is known as "Raj Baam." In Marathi, it is known as "Vaamb." In Tamil, it is known as "vealangu meen". In Bengali it is known as Baam maach or Tambu maach.

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[tu-tu-lu]

Shintaro (SixTONES)

[blues824]

Hello! Hope you're having a wonderful day this week!

Could I request Octavinelle with a seafood chef s/o?

Gender-neutral reader, loosely based off of Chef Louis from the Little Mermaid.

Azul Ashengrotto

He was very happy to have a willing volunteer for the Mostro Lounge

But then he made the mistake of asking what your specialty dishes were

Come to find out, it’s all seafood

This man is absolutely terrified because of how good the food ends up being

Your dishes are the most popular

You’re even well-versed in cooking octopus dishes, like grilling it or even making ceviche

He makes a note that he needs to remain on your good side, lest he be served fried and topped with different spices

Jade Leech

He is very surprised that you are a seafood chef, but you can color him intrigued

His favorite dish is octopus carpaccio, and he will be elated if you ever make it for him

Especially if he’s going to go for a hike the next day and you prepare it for him for lunch

Him and his brother make fun of Azul for being scared for you

When you start working in the Mostro Lounge, he is fairly excited

However, if you ever catch him staring at you, you threaten to only feed him conger eels

Conger eels are his least favorite food, so you can be sure that he smiles at your threat and gets back to work

Floyd Leech

He is very amused at the irony

Didn’t you know that he was from the sea, Shrimpy?

Floyd’s favorite food is takoyaki, so he will be a good boy if you promise to make it

When he is in a sour mood, you always have some on standby

However, you use it as a threat, telling him that he won’t get any if he doesn’t behave

Instead, you tell him that you would give him some tuna served with shiitake mushrooms

This man hates those mushrooms so much that he will do whatever you say just so he doesn’t have to eat them.

[cryptid-quest]

Cryptid of the Day: Rotomahana Sea Serpent 

Description: The Rotomahana Serpent was first seen in 1891, off the coast of Portland Light, New Zealand. Though described as a large conger eel, in the late 20th century, it was theorized that this was the first sighting of marine saurians, which was seen around that time off New Zealand

[pixelfoodie]

Bouillabaisse is a famous fish dish that had its roots in Marseille, the second-largest French city. The traditional bouillabaisse comprises three fish varieties, namely sea robin, European conger, and red rascasse. The aromatic spices and herbs that go in its preparations make it unique from the rest. The fish is prepared alongside other ingredients, thickened and seasoned with rouille sauce (made using breadcrumbs, olive oil, cayenne pepper, garlic, and saffron). However, in its place of origin, the broth prepared from veggies like celery, potato, leeks, tomato, and onions is placed in a soup plate alongside bread slices as well as rouille sauce with the fish put in a separate large platter. Once placed on the table, all the ingredients are served in a large soup plate together. src.: https://flavorverse.com/traditional-monaco-foods/ photo ref.: https://www.homemakershabitat.com/homemakershabitat.com/2019/12/31/bouillabaisse/

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

I was reading your tweel analyses posts and came across the little blurb of Floyd and Jade eating octopus in front of Azul and seemingly relishing in it because it might unsettle him and they're little shits. their fave foods having octopus in them makes sense since it's part of a diet of moray eels

here's a question I don't see many asking: does Azul eat octopus dishes? I think everyone is aware that octopus can (and do) cannibalize each other (even self-cannibalize) but he is still an octopus merman. do you think the animal based mers like the octatrio view the animals they share similarities with as a completely separate species from them and therefore not care when eating them? or is it sort of like a human and big ape thing, where it is highly uncomfortable and generally frowned upon?

[Referencing this post!]

I think Azul refrains from eating octopus himself! The reasoning being that… well, it’s really a gut feeling that’s informed by my observations of the Octatrio’s interactions.

If he looked annoyed watching the twins eat octopus, then that indicates he feels a certain way in that scenario—a discomfort or irritation which would then extend to his own dietary habits. If Azul did eat octopus, then why should he take issue with his peers doing the same? If both moray eels and octopus dine on octopus, why would he only be distressed in one scenario and not the other? Why would Jade and Floyd go out of their way to eat tons of octopus in front of Azul and bring up mentions of how delicious his merform is, if not to tease and unnerve him?

I do think that merpeople view non-sentient sea creatures they share traits with as separate beings in the food chain. This is why the twins can eat regular ol’ octopus without an issue. However, I also think that eating a creature that is of the same “type” as you (ie Azul and an octopus) is seen as morally wrong, as they too closely resemble the merpeople in question. This would be similar to how humans are fine with eating cow, pig, and chicken, but are far less willing to consume primates. It’s the “human” part of them—of us—our consciouses calling out to us and letting us know “hey, this is wrong”. The only thing I can really find to support this is how Jade says his least favorite food is a conger eel. (But his dialogue suggests he has tried it before and doesn't like the texture.) He and Floyd are morays, which is a different kind of eel... So does that imply that eating others is okay (ie other kinds of eels) so long as they aren't your exact species (morays for the twins)?

Merpeople may be part man and part fish, but I believe they are mainly human with additional fish traits and attributes; their thinking and behaviors are still very human, so I feel they share some similarities with humans in their moral and ethical codes.

The difficulty with half human/half animal fantasy races is that there will always be the debate of how much their animalistic side plays into their behaviors and how much of that can be overridden by their human side. For example, just because Leona is a lion beastman doesn’t mean he can’t eat vegetables, he just does not like them. This is in spite of lions being carnivores (ie exclusively dining on meat). We also see (or it is implied) many merfolk and beastmen eating food that would harm or kill their non-sentient counterparts (such as candy and chocolates during Halloween; you’d think they would otherwise express repulsion if offered what is basically poison to them). The “beastial” TWST characters in general don’t seem too strict on their food intake (specialized diets for athletes aside), so my guess is that their intakes lean more toward the omnivorous intakes of humans rather than the diet prescribed by the animals that are a part of them. After all… if Azul ate octopus, bro would be nomming on his own arm or something (since auto-cannibalism is a thing among octopus) 😭

Side note: Azul considers eating squid ink pasta in book 3. This is probably the closest we'll get to seeing him "eating octopus". Makes me think that it's acceptable to eat like... body parts and byproducts of other animals but not of the same species as you (ie chicken hearts vs human hearts).

Imagine walking in on that though????? I’d say, “Sorry to disturb you, sir! I’ll see myself out now,” then slowly shut the door and back away…

[darkkara]

{Have a couple options so have fun - Yes I'm asking from their blog because I am lazy about switching to my main

First Up: Z-256 or The Twins!

Z-256 are made up of Hawaiian Conger Eel, Short-Beaked Common Dolphin, Pufferfish, Sea Angel, and Coral-Banded Shrimp DNA. They were originally a single entity before a procedure on ZA gave ZB the chance to regenerate from her removed tail. (Their full file is linked in the intro post to their page)

Next we have Z-257

Z-257 was originally another split-classification of Z-256 originating from regenerating from a tissue sample. She is made up of the same DNA strands as ZA-256 - technically being classified as her daughter to an extent - but has the added DNA of an axolotl (With processes similar to the Chimera and Firefly axolotls giving her her specific patterning) and sea bunny, leading to her classification as a seperate entity.}

Just wanted to draw one of them. How these big fish move through vents is beyond me. But wanted to make the rest of these asks as fun character interactions.

[guardianofthedawn]

Mermay!AU: Headcanon

In honour of Mer-May, here is my headcanon of what sort of mer the MK1 cast would be.

(I couldn’t tag all the characters 😞)

Geras: Coelacanth

Liu Kang: Leafy sea dragon

Raiden: Eel/conger

Kung Lao: Manta ray

Johnny Cage: Clownfish

Kenshi Takahashi: Japanese carp (koi)

Sub-Zero: Great White shark in appearance, salmon shark in constitution.

Scorpion: Tiger shark in appearance, salmon shark in constitution.

Smoke: Reef shark

Ashrah: Angelfish

Syzoth/Reptile: Sea snake

Sindel: Butterfly fish

Mileena: Angler fish

Kitana: Flying fish

Li Mei: Lionfish

Tanya: Coral cod

Rain: Blue tang

Reiko: Swordfish

General Shao: Hammerhead shark

Havik: Stonefish

Shang Tsung: Betta fish (Siamese fighting fish)

Quan Chi: Catfish

[tatsugiriroll]

FAKE fish fans are into the sea slug and cuttlefish shit. The REAL oceanpilled among us are looking at pictures of the European conger eel and baby talking it

oooohhhhhh who’s a cute widdle pwedator!!!!!! who’s the biggest eel in the whole wide world!!!!! it’s you!!! yes it is!!!!

[fountian-of-youth]

{OOC: This could go for either character depending on what fits/who you have interest in and I am happy to plot in DMs if necessary.}

After an unknown amount of time a vent in the ceiling would pop out. An almost serpentine creature falling from the opening. Landing with a thunk against the floor as their tail dropped over them. Containing features of what seemed to be a variety of creatures. Though the most notable seemed to be a Hawaiian conger eel, short-beaked common dolphin, coral-banded shrimp, sea angel, and pufferfish based on the features and colors she visibly displayed. Though another set of orange and magenta heterochromatic eyes seemed to glow faintly in the dark space the vent provided. Seemingly watching the serpentine woman closely with some apparent irritation or annoyance. Also seeming to scan the room for any potential threats.

Taking a moment to seemingly shake off her fall, the subject would eventually look around the area she'd stumbled into. Glancing up at the other set of eyes as if uncertain. Five of the 6 arms she was seemingly supposed to have shifting to show a guarded stance. Rounded fins where her ears were meant to be twitching and shifting with any sound around her. Tail coiling close to herself as if prepared to strike should the need arise.

{You've encountered ZB-256, or the Demolitionist. Though it seems her twin isn't too far away.}

Kraken had personally went down to the hadal blacksite once again to try and catch that rat that had been escaping him. Now he had everything set mostly just more gear for his tendrils and items to use.

Walking down the hall with silent footsteps and the occasional clink of his tendrils, his eyes moved about to study what he could find or see. He turned and stopped staring at what he saw

Or who he saw in this case.

"well well well if it isn't ZB-256 been quite a while since I saw you " he chuckled out darkly with his tendrils raising for attack or defense.

[eelposting]

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[return-to-twisted-wonderland]

💚anon

[Aquatic Support] Book 4 Chapter 34

Jade: I think we can leave Azul to his get-rich-quick fantasies for a bit. Kalim, Yena, of you would oblige us?

Kalim: "Oasis Maker!"

Yena: "Light the Way!" (I think i mixed it up in the other ask-)

*It began raining and the moonlight illuminated everything around–plus, the circular light followed Yena around.*

Grim: Holy mackerel...the river's fillin' up with water right before our eyes! And the moonlight is perfect! It's bright but it ain't blinding at all!

Jade: Let's get moving before the water freezes over, Floyd. Now, Azul, Yena and Grim, grab hold of my back.

Verde, noticing Yena's unease: Ah, thalassophobia right? I got you. Just grab on first.

Yena, shakily grabs onto Jade's back: ...

*Verde, placed a blinding spell on Yena, watching her relax slightly. Though her hands were still gripping onto Jade, her nails digging into his skin.*

Floyd: Tako, Little Shrimpy and Sea Otter, you're with me!

Grim: Wait, but I thought Azul and Verde were mermen. Can't they swim too?

Jade: They aren't fast swimmers even in their mer form.

Verde, narrows eyes: Conger eel when we get back to Octavinelle.

Azul: Yes, well, not all of us have tailfins like yours. Now, off to Scarabia!

Jade: You wound me, Verde.

Kalim: C'mon! We need to save Jin... and Jamil from himself.

[spearmaster-is-gay]

The creature speaks

[Big text: The creature speaks]

Ugh intro post again

Hi I'm Apple but idgaf what you call me so long as I can tell you're talking to me

She/they works but all my neos are in my pronouns.page card

No DNI, I block freely

Userboxes by @kthecritter

'types under cut bc I can't be bothered to make a new post for it

for those who don't want to see specific fictionkin things, the tags are:

#apple's rivposting (rivulet)

#apple's hunterposting (hunter)

#apple's artiposting (arti/artificer)

#apple's spearmposting (spearmaster)

#apple's gourmposting (gourmand)

Spearmaster (obviously)

Brown bear

Mexican duck

Orangutan

Chocolate mackerel tabby cat

Black lop rabbit

Rat (fuck you Alberta government)

Sydney funnel web spider

Black crab spider

Black orb weaver spider

Swift fox

Coyote

Black-and white goat

Some kind of horse (idk breed if any, coat colour changes)

Crow

Black-billed magpie

Northern saw-whet owl

Longhair retriever-type mixed dog

Flower beetle clado

Misc white sheep

Red fox

Hereford cattle

Elm tree

Timber wolf

Sea wolf

American eel

Deer

Dragon

Conifer clado hearttype

Black myotis bat

Pteranodon

Black rat snake

Rivulet (the slugcat)

Artificer/Arti

Hunter (again, the slugcat)

Red squirrel

Conger eel

Green iguana

Raven

Weird amalgamation cryptid thing

Gourmand (rain world)