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!