African mottled eel
Anguilla labiata
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African mottled eel (Anguilla labiata) is a euryhaline fish of the family Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Maximum recorded length is 175 cm, with a maximum published weight of 21 kg.
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The African mottled eel (Anguilla labiata) is a large catadromous fish reaching up to 175 cm and an impressive 20.64 kg. It inhabits rivers and estuaries along the eastern African coast and migrates to the ocean to reproduce.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 175,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 20,64 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
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Taxonomy
| Отряд | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| Семейство | Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels) |
| Виды | Anguilla labiata |
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