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European Conger

Distribution : Mediterranean · Atlantic Ocean

Two large fish meet on the seabed. According to an ancient tale, each tries to bite off the other’s tail! The conger eel and the moray eel inspired this strange story nearly two thousand years ago. But were the ancient storytellers always right?

Habitat of European Conger Habitat
Wreck, Sand, Rocky habitat, Coralligenous habitat
Depth range of European Conger Depth
1-300 m
Biological group of European Conger Group
Ecological role of European Conger Role
Large predator

Average size

100 cm

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The European conger resembles a large eel, with a very long body and a broad head.

Its skin looks smooth. The back is often dark grey and the belly paler.

Fins can be seen behind the head. A long fin border also follows the body to the end of the tail.

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