Conger

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For the business syndicate, see conger (syndicate). For the dance, see conga

{{Taxobox | color = pink | name = Conger | image = Lophelia3.jpg | image_width = 250px | regnum = Animalia | phylum = Chordata | classis = Actinopterygii | ordo = Anguilliformes | familia = Congridae | genus = Conger | genus_authority = Oken, 1817 | subdivision_ranks = Species | subdivision = Conger cinereus
Conger conger
Conger erebennus
Conger esculentus
Conger japonicus
Conger macrocephalus
Conger myriaster
Conger oceanicus
Conger oligoporus
Conger orbignianus
Conger philippinus
Conger triporiceps
Conger verreauxi
Conger wilsoni
}}

Conger is a genus of marine congrid eels. It includes some of the largest types of eels, ranging up to three meters (10 ft) in length.

"Conger" or "Conger eel" is also used in the common name of a number of species, including members of this genus.

References

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