An eel that looks like a banana one in 100,000 is caught...A symbol of good luck?
Jun 05, 2025
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According to Japanese media, including Sanin Broadcasting, the so-called 「Banana Eel」 was recently caught at Jinsai Lake in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture.
Banana eels are so rare that about 1 in 100,000 can be found, and in Japan, they are also known to bring good luck to those who catch them.
If you look at the picture of the eel, it looks similar to an aged banana with black spots on its yellow body.
Akira Esumi (75), who caught the eel by fishing, said "I was lucky."The eel was strong when I snatched it up, so I had a hard time."
He also said "I've caught blue eels before."
The eel, which was caught, was estimated to have lived for more than 10 years with a length of 80cm and a weight of 350g.
"Are you planning to cook the eel?When asked by the reporters ", Mr. SMI hesitated for a moment and replied "As it is a rare eel, if anyone intends to raise it, I will give it to you as a gift."
On the other hand, there is also an analysis that the distinctive banana color will be disadvantageous for survival due to the nature of eels living in lakes and rivers.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
