African longfin eel
Anguilla mossambica
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="african-longfin-eel"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/african-longfin-eel/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/african-longfin-eel/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/african-longfin-eel/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="african-longfin-eel"></fishfyi-fish>Overview
African longfin eel (Anguilla mossambica) is a euryhaline fish of the family Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Maximum recorded length is 150 cm, with a maximum published weight of 5.7 kg. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
On this page
Tentang
The African longfin eel (Anguilla mossambica) is a large catadromous fish reaching up to 150 cm and 5.73 kg. It migrates between freshwater rivers and the ocean to spawn, inhabiting rivers and estuaries along the eastern African coast.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 150,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 5,73 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Informasi Perikanan
Taxonomy
| Ordo | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Famili | Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels) |
| Spesies | Anguilla mossambica |
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
How big does African longfin eel get?
Where is African longfin eel found?
What family does African longfin eel belong to?
Similar Fish
Other species in the Anguillidae family
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias