Anguilla reinhardtii (Long Finned Eel)

Anguilla reinhardtii (Long-finned Eel)

Family: Anguillidae (Freshwater Eel)

Status: Native

Size: Can grow to 1.6 metres and 22 kg (although generally to 1 metre) for females while males are much smaller at 650 mm and 600g. Landlocked eels have been reported to grow to 3 metres.

Description: olive green mottled above paler ventrally. There are a multitude of common names, including Conger Eel, Freshwater Eel, Marbled Eel, River Eel, and Spotted Eel.

Location: Coastal but some sightings above escarpment; eel can cross large barriers including dam walls and can move overland