Least Concern· population increasing· assessed 2015

European conger

Conger conger

Sighting evidence at B-17 Flying Fortress, Istria

Photo: Kevin Bryant · CC BY-NC-SA

Large conger eels have colonised the B-17's engine nacelles and fuselage openings, using the dark interior as permanent daytime refuge. They are among the largest bony fish encountered on deep Adriatic wrecks, with individuals exceeding 2 metres. Their presence reflects the undisturbed nature of the site — the depth and technical access requirements have kept the wreck largely free of fishing and spearfishing.

Evidence at this site

1 record within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Apr 2026

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

European conger

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