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A slender, cylindrical sandy-coloured predator with a lizard-like head and mouth full of fine needle teeth, lying camouflaged on the bottom to ambush prey. It is one of the most important demersal catches of the Gulf of Suez trawl fishery.
Sandy and muddy bottoms of coastal and shelf waters
over sand and mud, often on overcast days
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rod with a high-speed reel, 30–60 lb + and assist hooks.
is hard to beat — try small live fish.
Eating & safety
The mouth is lined with many fine sharp teeth, so unhook it with pliers rather than fingers.
Stung or poisoned? First-aid steps →Best conditions: Bottom fishing over sand and mud, often on overcast days
Despite its bony, toothy mouth, its gel-forming flesh makes it a prized raw material for Asian fish-cake and surimi products.