Australian Capital Territory
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
New South Wales
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
Anguilla reinhardtii (Long-finned Eel)
Family: Anguillidae (Freshwater Eel)
Status: Native
Size: Can grow to 1.6 metres and 22 kg (although generally to 1 metre) for females while males are much smaller at 650 mm and 600g. Landlocked eels have been reported to grow to 3 metres.
Description: olive green mottled above paler ventrally. There are a multitude of common names, including Conger Eel, Freshwater Eel, Marbled Eel, River Eel, and Spotted Eel.
Location: Coastal but some sightings above escarpment; eel can cross large barriers including dam walls and can move overland
Anguilla reinhardtii is listed in the following regions:
South Coast | Greater Brisbane | Wide Bay | North Queensland
