Fin's Fish Guide
The Largemouth conger (Congriscus megastomus) is a fish of the family Congridae that grows up to 45 cm.
Description
The Largemouth conger is a conger eel (Congridae) of the continental slope in the deep Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 45 cm and has a slender, eel-like, greyish body with a pointed snout, a large mouth and long, confluent dorsal and anal fins. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller of deeper water it shelters by day in sand or burrows and hunts small fish and crustaceans at night. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Largemouth conger?
The Largemouth conger has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Largemouth conger live?
The Largemouth conger is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Largemouth conger get?
The Largemouth conger grows to a maximum of about 45 cm.
Is the Largemouth conger dangerous to humans?
No, the Largemouth conger is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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