Conger [Conger]

Description

Conger is the namesake genus of the family Congridae, known for the common conger eel. These eels are found in both shallow and deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and parts of the Indo-Pacific. They have a large head, sharp teeth, and a robust body, making them formidable predators of fish and cephalopods.

Species
European conger [Conger conger]
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American conger [Conger oceanicus]
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Japanese conger [Conger myriaster]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
Family Conger Eels
Congridae
Statistics
  • Species 3