Cape Conger
Conger wilsoni
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0 to 30 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A stout conger of southern African coasts, the Cape conger lives over rocky reefs in coastal waters and estuaries, hunting after dark. It can reach a metre and a half, and its sharp teeth and strong bite make a large one risky to handle; its flesh is well regarded.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Congridae › Conger
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217546.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cape Conger live?
- The Cape Conger (Conger wilsoni) is typically found at 0 to 30 m.
- Is the Cape Conger dangerous to divers?
- The Cape Conger can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Cape Conger get?
- The Cape Conger grows to about 1.5 m.