Fishing for European eel

Anguilla anguilla
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The European eel is a migratory fish known for its elongated, snake-like body. It inhabits freshwater and coastal regions across Europe. Typically reaching 20-30 inches and weighing up to 8 pounds, it feeds on insects, worms, and small fish. Notable for its complex life cycle, it travels thousands of miles to spawn in the Sargasso Sea. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 2297 ft

IUCN Status

Critically endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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