Australian shortfinned eel
Anguilla australis
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 130,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 7,48 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-3000m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
0-3000m
Informations sur la pêche
Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Famille | Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels) |
| Espèces | Anguilla australis |
Foire aux questions
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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