Conger verreauxi
Conger eel
Similar Species
Same Genus
Distribution
Temperate Australasia
Description
Occurs in the section of the southern Australian coast where the eastern conger is absent. It differs from that species in having a slightly longer dorsal fin (starting above rather than just behind the tip of the pectoral fin) and lacking pale colouration under the head. During the day it remains hidden in caves, with the tip of the tail often protruding.
Information
Max Size: 200 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 9.9-21.2°C
Depth: 0-80m
Habitat Generalization Index: N/A
Also referred to as the SGI (Species Generalisation Index), this describes the habitat niche breadth of the species. Species with values less than 15 are found in a relatively narrow range of reef habitat types (specialists), while those over 25 may be found on most hard substrates within their range (generalists). Learn more here.
Conservation and Rarity
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Occurrence: Infrequent (3.3% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Solitary (1 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney