Description: A European conger. Here it is observed in the BOP 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 BOP 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: 14 March 2012
