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Short-finned Eel
Anguilla australis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Anguilliformes ›Family: Anguillidae ›Genus: Anguilla
About
The short-finned eel (Anguilla australis), also known as the shortfin eel, is one of the 15 species of eel in the family Anguillidae. It is native to the lakes, dams and coastal rivers of south-eastern Australia, New Zealand, and much of the South Pacific, including New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, Lord Howe Island, Tahiti, and Fiji.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Short-finned Eel is Anguilla australis.
- Short-finned Eel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Short-finned Eel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Short-finned Eel belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Short-finned Eel belongs to the order Anguilliformes.
- Short-finned Eel belongs to the family Anguillidae.
- Short-finned Eel belongs to the genus Anguilla.