Spotted Eel

With a long and tubular highly flexible body and small head and eyes with tubular nostrils the Spotted eel is an olive green or brownish colour and is distinctly spotty with darker markings.

Females may reach 1.65 metres in length while males reach 65cm.

Scientific Name
Anguilla reinhardtii
Habitat
North Island only, mostly northern half, in rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands
Threatened Species
Recent probably self-introduction from Australia or nearby
Marine Stage
Yes
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