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Conger conger (Conger Eel)
Nomenclature
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Class: Osteichthyes (Bony Fish)Order: Anguilliformes (Eels)
Species:
Conger conger (Conger Eel)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Conger Eel
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SUMMARY
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.
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