description Highlands longfin eel Overview
The highlands long-finned eel, Anguilla interioris, is a catadromous freshwater eel in the family Anguillidae. It is known only from the eastern half of New Guinea, where it can use freshwater, brackish and marine environments during its life cycle. The species reaches about 80 cm total length and is distinguished from similar Anguilla eels by features including its dorsal-fin proportions and its vertebral count of 100 to 106. Its IUCN status is Data Deficient.
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Where does the highlands longfin eel live?
Anguilla interioris is known only from the eastern half of New Guinea. It can use freshwater, brackish water, and marine environments during its life cycle.
What is the scientific name of the highlands longfin eel?
Its scientific name is Anguilla interioris. It is a catadromous freshwater eel in the family Anguillidae.
What does catadromous mean for this eel?
Catadromous eels spend much of their growth period in freshwater but use marine environments during their life cycle. Anguilla interioris is described as using freshwater, brackish, and marine habitats.
How large can the highlands longfin eel get?
The species reaches about 80 centimetres. It is one of the long-finned freshwater eels found in the Anguillidae family.
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