European Conger

ocean · eel · super strong

Incredibly Heavy. The European conger can weigh up to 110 pounds, making it the heaviest eel species on Earth. That's about as heavy as an adult human.

Deep Sea Home. These giant eels live in the northeast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, usually hiding in rocky crevices and caves on the ocean floor.

Sharp Teeth. European congers have strong jaws and sharp teeth that help them catch fish, squid, and other sea creatures in the dark depths.

Night Hunter. They are mostly active at night, hunting for food in the dark waters while staying hidden in their rocky shelters during the day.

Mysterious Babies. European congers lay millions of tiny eggs in the ocean, and their babies drift with the currents before settling on the seafloor as they grow.