Least Concern· population increasing· assessed 2015

Conger Eel

Conger conger

Sighting evidence at Secca del Cristo, Portofino

Photo: Kevin Bryant · CC BY-NC-SA

Conger eels reach up to 2 metres and inhabit the rocky crevices of Secca del Cristo year-round, ambushing small fish and crustaceans at night. During the day they drape themselves visibly from cracks in the rock, making this one of the most reliable conger encounters in the Ligurian Sea. Their presence reflects the healthy invertebrate community that thrives in the reserve's protected waters.

Evidence at this site

2 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Dec 2025

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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.

Conger Eel

Evidence at this site

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Also seen at other sites