Fishing for Southern conger

Conger verreauxi

The Southern conger is a marine eel found in coastal waters of the southern hemisphere. It has an elongated body, reaching up to 78 inches and weighing around 33 pounds. Preferring rocky reefs and sandy bottoms, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Nocturnal and solitary, it exhibits a secretive behavior, often hiding in crevices during the day. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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