African mottled eel
Anguilla nebulosa
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African mottled eel (Anguilla nebulosa) is a euryhaline fish of the family Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Maximum recorded length is 121 cm, with a maximum published weight of 7 kg. Its recorded depth range is 3–10 m.
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The African mottled eel (Anguilla nebulosa) is a catadromous fish reaching up to 121 cm and 7 kg. It inhabits freshwater rivers and estuaries along the eastern African coast and Indian Ocean islands, migrating to the sea to spawn.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 121,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 7,0 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 3-10m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Famille | Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels) |
| Espèces | Anguilla nebulosa |
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