Tropical Conger
Ariosoma scheelei
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 9–55 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An uncommon and secretive conger of lagoon reefs, it stays solitary and tucked away, slipping out over the bottom after dark. It turns up in sheltered bays as well, growing to around twenty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Congridae › Ariosoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217541.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tropical Conger live?
- The Tropical Conger (Ariosoma scheelei) is typically found at 9–55 m.
- Is the Tropical Conger dangerous to divers?
- The Tropical Conger is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tropical Conger get?
- The Tropical Conger grows to about 20 cm.