African longfin eel
Anguilla mossambica
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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.
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소개
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
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Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| 과(科) | Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels) |
| 종 | Anguilla mossambica |
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