European Eel Anguilla anguilla
Living most of its life in fresh water, the European eel swims thousands of miles down to the sea and across the Atlantic Ocean to the Sargasso Sea to spawn.
The European Eel is a peculiar fish. Its colour varies from brown to silver depending on the stage of life the eel undergoes. Its length is approximately 100 cm (40 in) and its weight is up to 9 kg (20 lb).
European Eel stocks have fallen by at least 90% since the 1970s. This may be due to natural changes, overfishing, pollution and increasing obstacles to their migration in Europe's rivers.
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Anguilla anguilla (European eel)
Ophisurus serpens (Serpent eel)
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Life History Like the European eel, the American eel spawns during the winter in the Sargasso Sea, a tropical area northeast of Cuba. Adult eels spend most of their lives in freshwater, although the amount of time may vary among individuals.
The mature European eel migrates 3,000 to 4,000 mi (4,828-6,437 km) to its spawning ground in the deep sea SW of Bermuda, a journey lasting several months. There it reproduces and then dies.
Common eel (Anguilla anguilla)
The common or European eel (Anguilla anguilla) has a very unusual and fascinating life cycle. Adults have long, narrow bodies, with a... More 15 Images 4 Videos ...
Apparently, the European eel has been found to move around very quickly around the English Channel by swimming with the currents.
The European eel and other freshwater eels are eaten in Europe, the United States, and other places around the world. A traditional London food is jellied eels. The Basque delicacy, angulas, consists of deep-fried elvers.
 See also: Eel, Salmon, Elver, Shark, Whale
  
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