splendid garden eel; orange-barred garden eel
A species of garden eel (Gorgasia preclara) known for its striking orange and white bands. Used in marine biology and aquarium contexts.
水族館で錦穴子が砂から顔を出しているのを見た。
I saw splendid garden eels poking their heads out of the sand at the aquarium.
Spotted garden eel (Heteroconger hassi), a more commonly known garden eel species; 錦穴子 is less common and more colorful.
Standard kanji spelling for this species of garden eel.
Katakana spelling, common in biological contexts or when emphasizing the species name.
From 錦 (にしき, 'brocade' or 'colorful pattern') and 穴子 (あなご, 'conger eel' or 'garden eel'), referring to the eel's ornate banded pattern.