[4] It is a tropical and subtropical, marine eel which is known from the western central Atlantic Ocean, including Cuba, Jamaica, and throughout northern South America.

It dwells at a depth range of 120–400 metres, and leads a benthic lifestyle, inhabiting coral reefs and rocky regions.

Males can reach a maximum total length of 160 centimetres, but more commonly reach a TL of 90 centimetres.

[3] The grey conger feeds predominantly on finfish.

[5] It supports a minor commercial food fish fishery, it can be consumed fresh or can be salted.