Image: Longfin Eel scales
Description
Longfinned Eel scales form a mosaic pattern. They are deeply embedded within the skin.
- Photographer:
- Stuart Humphreys
- Rights:
- © Australian Museum
- Common name:
- Longfin Eel
- Scientific name:
- Anguilla reinhardtii
- Family:
- Anguillidae
- Order:
- Anguilliformes
Additional information
The fish was caught by R. Vella and L. Alsop in January 2000 on hook and line at a depth of 1 m in Eastern Creek, Dean Park, Sydney, New South Wales.
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Longfin Eel in Bellinger River View full size
Ian Shaw
© Ian Shaw
Longfin Eel, Anguilla reinhardtii View full size
Stuart Humphreys
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Longfin Eel head View full size
Stuart Humphreys
© Australian Museum
Longfin Eel mouth View full size
Stuart Humphreys
© Australian Museum
Longfin Eel teeth View full size
Stuart Humphreys
© Australian Museum
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