African mottled eel
Anguilla nebulosa
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African mottled eel (Anguilla nebulosa) is a euryhaline fish of the family Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels), in the order Anguilliformes. Maximum recorded length is 121 cm, with a maximum published weight of 7 kg. Its recorded depth range is 3–10 m.
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The African mottled eel (Anguilla nebulosa) is a catadromous fish reaching up to 121 cm and 7 kg. It inhabits freshwater rivers and estuaries along the eastern African coast and Indian Ocean islands, migrating to the sea to spawn.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 121.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 7.0 kg |
| ช่วงความลึก | 3-10m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| อันดับ | Anguilliformes (Eels) |
| วงศ์ | Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels) |
| สายพันธุ์ | Anguilla nebulosa |
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