European Conger
Conger conger
Sighting evidence at Kleftiko, Milos
Photo: Kevin Bryant · CC BY-NC-SA
The deep arch bases and boulder piles at 20 to 28 metres shelter some impressively large congers, several individuals exceeding 1.5 metres. They are mostly sedentary during the day but occasionally emerge to investigate divers, providing close encounters. Their presence signals a well-developed rocky reef food web with abundant crustaceans and fish prey.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
European Conger is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.