ドクウツボ

noun

giant moray; Gymnothorax javanicus

A large species of moray eel found in the Indo-Pacific, known for its size and sometimes aggressive behavior. The name ドクウツボ (poison moray) is a common name, though it is not venomous; ciguatera poisoning from consumption is possible.

• ダイビング中ちゅうに大おおきなドクウツボを見みた。

  I saw a large giant moray while diving.