Conger conger (Conger Eel)
General description:
Conger eels are usually found in holes in rocks, wrecks, pier pilings, harbour walls etc. Young eels are sometimes found in deep, seaweed covered rockpools on the low shore. They feed on a wide range of bottom-living fish, crabs and octopuses.
Additional Information
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Diagnostic description:
The conger eel has a long, cylindrical body with smooth, scaleless ski and is usually slate blue in colour with a lighter ventral side. The dorsal fin runs the length of the body, joining with the tail and anal fins. Two small, tube-like nostrils are conspicuous on the tip of the snout. They are large marine eels that can grow to approximately 2.75m in length although most are less than 2m.
Distribution:
Common and widespread all around the coasts of Britain and Ireland
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