Australian shortfinned eel
Anguilla australis
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 130,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 7,48 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-3000m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-3000m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Familia | Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels) |
| Especies | Anguilla australis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Australian shortfinned eel get?
Australian shortfinned eel can grow up to 130.0 cm long and weigh 7.48 kg.
Where is Australian shortfinned eel found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Australian shortfinned eel belong to?
Australian shortfinned eel (Anguilla australis) belongs to the family Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels) in the order Anguilliformes (Eels).
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