The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a species of eel. Their life history was a mystery for thousands of years, and mating in the wild has not yet been observed. The five stages of their development were originally thought to be different species. They are critically endangered due to hydroelectric dams, overfishing by fisheries on coasts for human consumption, and parasites.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of European Eel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Anguilla rostrata
- Anguilla japonica
- Anguilla australis
- Anguilla mossambica
- Ophichthus gomesii
- Myrophis punctatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Anguilliformes
- Family
- Anguillidae
- Genus
- Anguilla
- Species
- Anguilla anguilla
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