The American eel is a slender, elongated fish found in freshwater and coastal habitats across North America. It typically measures 20 to 40 inches in length and weighs 2 to 5 pounds. This nocturnal predator feeds on insects, fish, and crustaceans. Known for its catadromous migration, it travels from rivers to the Sargasso Sea to spawn. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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