Fin's Fish Guide
The Largehead conger (Bathycongrus varidens) is a saltwater fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 100 cm.
Description
The largehead conger is a deep-sea conger eel from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 100 cm and has a snake-like, scaleless body with a relatively large head and strong teeth. As a bottom-dweller it lives on soft bottoms of the continental slope, at depths between roughly 165 and 935 metres, where it often buries itself. It hunts small fish and crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans and has little commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Largehead conger?
The Largehead conger has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Snake-like body with a large head; burrowing deep-sea eel
Where does the Largehead conger live?
The Largehead conger lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Largehead conger get?
The Largehead conger grows to a maximum of about 100 cm.
Is the Largehead conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Largehead conger is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Largehead conger edible?
The Largehead conger is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Bathycongrus
More from the family Congridae
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