Conger Eels - Family Congridae
 

Introduced Species

Other Fish sites:

Conger Eel

Red rock cod

Pipefish, Seahorse, Seadragon

Gurnard

Flathead

Barber Perch

Cardinal fish, Gobbleguts

Marble Fish /Stinky Groper

Jackass Morwong

Bastard Trumpeter 

Stripey Trumpeter

Blue Throat Wrasse

Purple Wrasse

Rock Whiting

Stargazer

Greenback Flounder

Leatherjacket

Cowfish

Porcupine (Globe) Fish

 

  • Kingdom Animalia
  • Phylum Chordata
  • Class Osteichthyes - Bony Fish
  • Family Congridae - Conger Eels
  • Conger verreauxi - Southern Conger Eel
  •  

     

     

     

     

    Conger verreauxi - Southern Conger Eel

    (Edgar, 1997)
    Habitat: Sheltered and moderately exposed reef; 0-80 m depth
    Distribution: SA to Victoria and around Tasmania
    Maximum size: Length to 2 m
    Eats: LOTS! Loves flathead!   
    Comments:
    During the day remains hidden in caves, with the tip of the tail often protruding. Generally comes out at night to feed.