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]
View DetailsAmerican conger [Conger oceanicus]
View DetailsJapanese conger [Conger myriaster]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
---|---|
Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
|
Family |
Conger Eels
Congridae
|
Statistics
- Species 3