Description: A European conger observed in the overtrawl structure at the Whirlwind location, West of Shetland.
European Congers (Conger conger) are found on rocky and sandy bottoms, remaining in shallow water as a juvenile and moving to deeper water as adults. It is found in the Eastern Atlantic (Senegal to Norway) and in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. It is a nocturnal predator which appeared to be resting in shelter provided by the overtrawl structure during our daytime observations. Spawns once, in the summer off Portugal or in the Mediterranean. For more information see Fishbase: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?genusname=Congerandspeciesname=conger Item Type: Image Title: Conger conger Copyright: SERPENT Species: Conger conger Behaviour: Shelter in the overtrawl structure during the day. This is a nocturnal predator. Site: Atlantic -- North Sea -- West of Shetland -- WhirlwindNorth Sea -- West of Shetland -- Whirlwind Depth (m): 184 Latitude: 60 deg 17' 01" N Longitude: 3 deg 50' 19" E Countries: UK -- West of Shetland Habitat: Benthic Rig: Wilphoenix Project Partners: Hurricane Exploration (HEX), Fugro ROV: Super Spartan Deposited By: Dr Andrew Gates Deposited On: 21 February 2012
Description: Up to 1000 mm in total length. not a synaphobranchid, but a
Nettastomidae (sharp elongate snout, dorsal fin is very high, and tapers unlike a synaphobranchid, pectoral fins may be absent or very small (usually these are prominent in
synaphos and held out laterally). My initial guess is
Nettastoma, maybe N. melanura, which is known from the
Gulf of Guinea, depth range overall 300-900 m. Item Type: Image Title: Eel Copyright: SERPENT project Species: Nettastoma melanura Behaviour: Swimming above seabed. Site: Atlantic -- South Atlantic -- Nigeria -- Usan fieldAtlantic -- Central Atlantic -- Nigeria -- Usan field Site Description: Equipment Depth (m): 750m Latitude: 3 deg 29' 00" N Longitude: 7 deg 28' 00" E Countries: North AfricaNorth Africa Habitat: Benthic Rig: Bourbon Diamond Project Partners: Total EandP Nigeria, Bourbon, Oceaneering ROV: Millennium 73 Deposited By: Mr R Curry Deposited On: 08 December 2009
