Fishing for Japanese eel
Anguilla japonica
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The Japanese eel is a migratory fish found in rivers and coastal waters of East Asia. It has an elongated, snake-like body, typically reaching 24-40 inches in length and weighing up to 6 pounds. Nocturnal by nature, it feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish. It thrives in both freshwater and marine environments, exhibiting complex life cycle migrations. This summary is AI generated
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Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed
IUCN Status
Endangered
Threat to humans
Harmless
Source: Fishbase
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