American Conger

Oceanodromous. Migrating within oceans typically between spawning and different feeding areas, as tunas do. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.

Occurs from shallow inshore waters to depths of 477 m. Feeds mainly on fishes, but also on shrimps and small shellfish (Ref. 7251). Caligus elongatus (copepod) is a known parasite of the species, found on body surface and fins (Ref. 5951).

Occurs from shallow inshore waters to depths of 477 m and up to 260 m in the Gulf of Maine (Ref. 7135). Benthic (Ref. 5951). Nocturnal predators (Ref. 93252). Feeds mainly on fishes, but also on shrimps and small shellfish. Commonly caught by anglers along piers, docks and jetties in middle Atlantic states.

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: low; price reliability: reliable: based on ex-vessel price for this species