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black sea red data book - Department of Biology

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Synonyms: None.<br />

Conger conger (Linnaeus, 1758)<br />

Common names: Engl: Conger-eel; Russ: Morskoy ugor; Turk: Migri.<br />

Order ANGUILLIFORMES<br />

Family CONGRIDAE<br />

Taxonomic description. Eel-shaped body with a subcylindrical front end. Elongated<br />

snout with a wide mouth and big lips. Well developed pectorals. Colour varies from<br />

<strong>black</strong>ish to whitish. Maximum length two meters.<br />

IUCN Status<br />

World level:<br />

Black Sea Regional level: VU<br />

Subregion level: VU<br />

Distribution, Habitat type, Critical habitats, Limiting factors. This benthic<br />

species lives on sandy-muddy, rocky bottoms, to depths <strong>of</strong> 100 metres.. Marine zones<br />

near 100 meters, underwater caves and reefs for breeding.<br />

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