Anguilla australis (Short Finned Eel)

Anguilla australis (Short-finned Eel)

Family: Anguillidae (Freshwater Eel)

Status: Native

Size: Maximum length 1100 mm and weight  3.2 kg, but most individuals are

Description: A large, elongate and cylindrical eel, olive green above paler ventrally. Also known as Silver eel.

Location: Primarily found in coastal streams outside the region but occasional records come from inland streams escarpment; this eel can cross large barriers including dam walls and overland.

Anguilla australis is listed in the following regions:

South Coast  |  Wide Bay  |  Eyre Peninsula


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