Fishing for European conger

Conger conger

The European conger is a large marine eel known for its elongated, muscular body and smooth, scaleless skin. It inhabits rocky coastal waters and reefs across the eastern Atlantic. Typically reaching lengths of up to 60 inches and weighing around 110 pounds, it preys on fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods. Nocturnal and solitary, it is a formidable predator. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 3842 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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