African mottled eel
Anguilla bengalensis
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African mottled eel (Anguilla bengalensis) is a euryhaline fish of the family Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Maximum recorded length is 200 cm, with a maximum published weight of 6 kg. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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The African mottled eel (Anguilla bengalensis) is a large catadromous fish reaching up to 200 cm and 6 kg. It is found in rivers and estuaries across eastern Africa and the Indian subcontinent, undertaking long migrations to spawn in the ocean.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 200,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 6,0 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
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Taxonomy
| Ordem | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Família | Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels) |
| Espécies | Anguilla bengalensis |
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