giant mottled eel; marbled eel
Refers specifically to Anguilla marmorata, a large tropical eel species. Used in biological and culinary contexts.
Giant mottled eels inhabit rivers in Okinawa and Amami.
I found a rare giant mottled eel at the market.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is preferred.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'big') and 鰻 (うなぎ, 'eel'), referring to its large size compared to the common Japanese eel.