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American Eel

Anguilla rostrata

Taxonomy

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

About

The American eel (Anguilla rostrata) is a facultative catadromous fish found on the eastern coast of North America. Eels (Anguilla spp.) are fish belonging to the elopomorph superorder, a group of phylogenetically ancient teleosts. The American eel has a slender snakelike body that is covered with a mucous layer, which makes the eel appear to be naked and slimy despite the presence of minute scales. A long dorsal fin runs from the middle of the back...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Eel?
The scientific name of American Eel is Anguilla rostrata.
What kingdom does American Eel belong to?
American Eel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Eel belong to?
American Eel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Eel belong to?
American Eel belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does American Eel belong to?
American Eel belongs to the order Anguilliformes.
What family does American Eel belong to?
American Eel belongs to the family Anguillidae.
What genus does American Eel belong to?
American Eel belongs to the genus Anguilla.