Conger triporiceps

Eels and others

  • Manytooth conger
  • Vielzahn-Meeraal
  • Veeltandige zeepaling;Veeltanden-slangaal
  • Congre antillais
  • Congrio dentón
  • Grongo blu

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 1 and 75 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 100 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - -

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may inflict serious bites
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!