Anguilla anguilla

Eels and others

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  • European eel
  • Aal
  • Anguille
  • Anguila
  • Anguela

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 0 and 700 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • The species is migrating
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 130 cm
  • Maximum age known : 88 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
  • The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!