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African Longfin Eel

Anguilla mossambica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Anguilliformes ›Family: Anguillidae ›Genus: Anguilla

About

The African longfin eel (Anguilla mossambica), also known simply as the longfin eel, is an eel in the family Anguillidae. It was described by Wilhelm Peters in 1852, originally under the genus Muraena. It is a tropical eel known from freshwaters in southern Kenya, Cape Agulhas, Madagascar, and New Caledonia. The eels spend most of their lives in freshwaters far inland, but migrate to the Western Indian Ocean to breed. Males can reach a maximum total...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Longfin Eel?
The scientific name of African Longfin Eel is Anguilla mossambica.
What is the conservation status of African Longfin Eel?
The African Longfin Eel has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does African Longfin Eel belong to?
African Longfin Eel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Longfin Eel belong to?
African Longfin Eel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Longfin Eel belong to?
African Longfin Eel belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does African Longfin Eel belong to?
African Longfin Eel belongs to the order Anguilliformes.
What family does African Longfin Eel belong to?
African Longfin Eel belongs to the family Anguillidae.
What genus does African Longfin Eel belong to?
African Longfin Eel belongs to the genus Anguilla.