European Conger Eel
Conger conger
Sighting evidence at SS Breda Wreck, Oban
Photo: Kevin Bryant · CC BY-NC-SA
The Breda's engine room and lower holds shelter multiple conger eels that have been observed at this wreck for many years, some exceeding 1.8 metres in length. These animals are typically tolerant of divers and will often emerge partially from their dens to investigate light sources. Congers are the apex fish predator on this wreck, and the health of the crab and lobster community within the structure is directly shaped by their hunting activity.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
European Conger Eel is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.