Conger Eel
Conger conger
Sighting evidence at Wuddy Rocks, St. Abbs Head
Photo: Kevin Bryant · CC BY-NC-SA
Large conger eels up to 1.5 m occupy the deepest rock overhangs and cave entrances at Wuddy Rocks, their broad silver-grey bodies resting motionless during daylight hours with just the head visible. They are apex nocturnal predators that leave their dens after dark to hunt fish, octopus, and crustaceans across the reef. The reserve's protection has allowed Wuddy Rocks conger to reach sizes rarely seen in comparable fished UK waters.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Conger Eel is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.