Long snake-like muscular body. Scaleless skin which is dark grey, bluish or green in colour. Dorsal fin ranges all the way around the body and merges with anal fin. Upper jaw extends beyond lower jaw. Relatively large eyes and prominent lips with mouth full of small, sharp teeth.
Distribution
Conger eels are mostly found around the western coast of the British Isles but can be elsewhere in Britain, including along the eastern coast, but in much smaller numbers. Their range extends throughout European waters.
Feeds On
Predator which will hunt down and fish species it can find, but will also happily feed by scavenging for dead or rotting fish.
- Scientific name: Conger conger
- Also known as: European Conger
- Size: Maximum size unknown, at least 200lbs (UK shore caught typically 5-25lbs)
- UK minimum size: 36inches (91cm) in length (but see below)
- UK shore caught record: 68lb 8oz
- IUCN Status: NE (Not Evaluated)
