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Anguilla anguilla (European Eel)
Nomenclature
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Class: Osteichthyes (Bony Fish)Order: Anguilliformes (Eels)
Species:
Anguilla anguilla (European Eel)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
European Eel
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SUMMARY
The common or European eel is most abundant in estuaries and low salinity poolsand around the coast in permanent tide pools, on the lower shore and shallow sublittoral areas. A nocturnal species it is inactive during the day resting under rocks, weed or in soft sediments.
Additional Information
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