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American Eel
Anguilla rostrata
BothAnguillidaeVulnerable
About
The American eel is a catadromous fish, meaning it lives in freshwater and migrates to the ocean to spawn. They have elongated, snake-like bodies with small, embedded scales, giving them a smooth appearance.
- Average size
- 2-4 feet, females typically larger than males
- Colors
- Olive-brown to greenish-yellow, lighter on the belly
- Diet
- Opportunistic feeders, consuming insects, crustaceans, fish, worms, and other invertebrates.
- Region
- Eastern North America, from Greenland to Florida and the Gulf Coast