Fishing for African longfin eel

Anguilla mossambica

The African longfin eel is a slender, elongated fish known for its distinctive long fins. It inhabits freshwater rivers and estuaries across sub-Saharan Africa. Typically reaching up to 60 inches in length and weighing around 15 pounds, it feeds on fish, crustaceans, and insects. Nocturnal by nature, it is known for its migratory behavior during spawning. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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