Fin's Fish Guide
The Conger eel (Conger triporiceps) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 100 cm.
Description
The manytooth conger is a conger (Congridae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has an elongate, eel-like, greyish body with a large mouth and a continuous fin margin. It occurs mainly around islands and lives bottom-bound on hard, rocky or coral bottoms, tucked into crevices. As a nocturnal predator it takes fishes and crustaceans. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Conger eel?
The Conger eel has a snake-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Eel-shaped body with a large mouth; nocturnal conger of rocky and coral bottoms around islands.
Where does the Conger eel live?
The Conger eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic; hard rocky and coral bottoms around islands.
How big does the Conger eel get?
The Conger eel grows to a maximum of about 100 cm. On average the species is around 80 cm.
Is the Conger eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Conger eel is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Conger eel edible?
The Conger eel is rarely eaten.
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