Common Pike-conger
NameCommon Pike-conger
Scientific NameConger conger
Common NamesCommon Pike-conger, European Conger, Conger Eel
FamilyCongridae
OriginEastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)2000
Max Size (Inches)120
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-72
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Common Pike-conger is a very large, predatory marine eel characterized by its elongated, snake-like body and powerful jaws. It typically exhibits a dark grey to black dorsal coloration that fades to a lighter, often whitish, belly. This nocturnal hunter is a formidable predator in its natural temperate marine habitats, preying on fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans.
