noun
giant mottled eel; marbled eel
Refers specifically to Anguilla marmorata, a large tropical eel species. Used in biological and culinary contexts.
オオウナギは沖縄や奄美の川に生息している。
Giant mottled eels inhabit rivers in Okinawa and Amami.
市場で珍しいオオウナギを見つけた。
I found a rare giant mottled eel at the market.
ウナギ is the common Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica), while オオウナギ is a larger tropical species.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'big') and 鰻 (うなぎ, 'eel'), referring to its large size compared to the common Japanese eel.