Two New York City fish....

[fly-fisher]

Seriola zonata, the banded rudder fish (white tipped tail) and most probably a conger eel. An adult American eel Anguilla rostrata is more likely to be seen in freshwaters. The origin of the dorsal fin relative to the pecs would help with ID.

 

[doctormike]

Seriola zonata, the banded rudder fish (white tipped tail) and most probably a conger eel. An adult American eel Anguilla rostrata is more likely to be seen in freshwaters. The origin of the dorsal fin relative to the pecs would help with ID.

Thanks! I couldn't get him to come out of his hole any further...