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European eel
A species of Freshwater eels, Also known as Yellow eel, Weed eel Scientific name : Anguilla anguilla Genus : Freshwater eels
European eel, A species of Freshwater eels
Also known as:
Yellow eel, Weed eel
Botanical name: Anguilla anguilla
Genus: Freshwater eels
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Description
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Adult females can be up to 150 cm long and 6 kg heavy, males only reach 60 cm in length. Such sizes are extremely rare, and even a female of one meter in length is extremely large. The European eel is hardly distinguishable from the American eel.
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People often ask
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Are european eel dangerous?
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Why are european eel endangered?
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How long do european eel live?
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Do european eel have teeth?
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How big do european eel get?
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
True eels Family
Freshwater eels Genus
Freshwater eels Species
European eel