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Databases compiled from the Ministry of Primary Industries list of Tropical fish allowed to be imported into New Zealand.
Freshwater Fish A toH.
Freshwater Fish I to Z.
Tropical Marine Fish .
Killifish on list
Marine Invertebrates.
Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians
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Longfin Eel
Dark brown to grey-black in colour the Longfin eel has a small head and eyes, and tubular nostrils. The skin on its long tubular, highly flexible body wrinkles freely when the body is bent. Females reach nearly to 200cm in length.
- Scientific Name: Anguilla dieffenbachii
- Habitat: Varied: rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands
- Tank Age/Maturity: Minimum recommended tank size footprint of 180cm x 60cm.
- Threatened Species: 5 - Gradual decline
- Marine Stage: Yes