conger eel
Scientific name | Conger conger |
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Descriptor | Linnaeus |
Year of description | 1758 |
IUCN category (World) | LC |
Family | Congridae |
Genus | Conger |
Introduction
Conger conger, commonly known as conger eel, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size150 cm
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Maximum size300 cm
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Longevity15 year
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Average size150 cm
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Maximum size300 cm
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Longevity15 year
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ShapeSerpentiform
How to recognize the conger eel ?
The conger eel measures between 150 and 300 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The conger eel hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The conger eel is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
The conger eel is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
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Migratory speciesYes
The conger eel is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth5 - 500 m
Biotope presentation
The conger eel is most often found at a depth between 5m and 500m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
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