The Fewpore conger (Conger oligoporus) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The Fewpore conger is a conger eel (Congridae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a smooth, eel-like, grey-brown skin, a large head with a broad mouth and a long dorsal fin. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it shelters by day in crevices, holes and among stones and hunts fish, crustaceans and squid by night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Fewpore conger?
The Fewpore conger has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Fewpore conger live?
The Fewpore conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Fewpore conger get?
The Fewpore conger grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Fewpore conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Fewpore conger is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Conger
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