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ALEXANDRE MEINESZ

European Conger

In Dive.Explo360: Mediterranean · Northeast Atlantic · Atlantic Ocean

Often seen with its head emerging from a hole or wreck, the European conger makes for a memorable diving encounter. This large hunter of rocky seabeds frequently waits for prey near its refuge before catching fish, crustaceans or squid. It also contributes to the natural cleaning of the seabed.

Habitat de European Conger Habitat
Wreck, Sand, Rocky habitat, Coralligenous habitat
Profondeur de European Conger Depth
1-300 m
Groupe biologique de European Conger Group
Demersal fish
Rôle écologique de European Conger Role
Apex predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The European conger is a fish with a very elongated body resembling a large eel, capable of reaching several metres in length. Its smooth skin, with no visible scales, is covered with protective mucus and is generally dark grey to blackish on the back, lighter on the belly.Its head is massive, with a broad mouth lined with strong teeth adapted to catching tough prey. Its eyes are relatively large, helping it find its way in dim light.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

The European conger mainly lives in rocky areas, crevices, caves or wrecks, where it can hide during the day.It occurs from shallow water to great depths, but adults are often observed in deeper habitats.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It is a nocturnal predator that feeds mainly on fish, crustaceans and cephalopods.It can also eat dead prey, making it an opportunist that helps clean its environment.

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