Conger esculentus Poey, 1861
Grey conger
Conger esculentus
photo by Projeto Tamar

 Family:  Congridae (Conger and garden eels), subfamily: Congrinae
 Max. size:  160 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 120 - 400 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Cuba and Jamaica (Ref. 3715); probably throughout northern South America (Ref. 5217). Cosmopolitan in tropical and subtropical waters.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  A benthic species (Ref. 26340) found in rocky areas or coral reefs (Ref. 5217). Feeds on fishes. Marketed fresh and salted.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 17.10.90
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 12.02.07

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