Conger cinereus
| Scientific name | Conger cinereus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Rüppell |
| Year of description | 1830 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Congridae |
| Genus | Conger |
Introduction
Conger cinereus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size140 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size140 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
How to recognize Conger cinereus ?
Conger cinereus measures between 50 and 140 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
Conger cinereus hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Conger cinereus is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Conger cinereus is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Conger cinereus is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth1 - 80 m
Biotope presentation
Conger cinereus is most often found at a depth between 1m and 80m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
conger eel
Congridae
Species of the same biotope
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