Tracey I Howley, Australia
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Anguilla reinhardtii Steindachner, 1867
Anguilla reinhardtii Steindachner, 1867
The spotted longfin eel Anguilla reinhardtii is one of 15 species of eel in the eel family (Anguillidae). It has a long, snake-like, cylindrical body, whose dorsal, caudal, and anal fins are fused into a single long fin. The dorsal fin often extends beyond the anal fin. The back and flanks are usually brownish-green or olive green with small, darker spots or dots all over the body. The underside is lighter in color. It has a small gill opening on each side of its broad head and thick lips.
The species name “reinhardtii” honors Dr. Johannes Theodor Reinhardt (1816–1882). Reinhardt was a Danish zoologist and director of the National Museum of Natural History in Copenhagen.
Anguilla reinhardtii is Australia's largest freshwater eel. The female is usually significantly larger than the male. Longfin eels can reach a maximum length of 158 cm and a weight of 22 kg and can live up to 41 years.
Like other Anguilla species, the spotted longfin eel lives mainly in freshwater rivers and streams, but is born in deep ocean waters.
Anguilla reinhardtii is found in coastal lagoons, rivers, streams, lakes, swamps, and reservoirs, but prefers river habitats. These eels are usually found in deep waters of reservoirs far from the shore.
Adult animals undertake annual spawning migrations to the sea. Each species has its own spawning grounds; the young fish use ocean currents to
Synonymised name:
Anguilla reinhardti Steindachner, 1867 · unaccepted (misspelling)
Anguilla reinhardtii Steindachner, 1867
The spotted longfin eel Anguilla reinhardtii is one of 15 species of eel in the eel family (Anguillidae). It has a long, snake-like, cylindrical body, whose dorsal, caudal, and anal fins are fused into a single long fin. The dorsal fin often extends beyond the anal fin. The back and flanks are usually brownish-green or olive green with small, darker spots or dots all over the body. The underside is lighter in color. It has a small gill opening on each side of its broad head and thick lips.
The species name “reinhardtii” honors Dr. Johannes Theodor Reinhardt (1816–1882). Reinhardt was a Danish zoologist and director of the National Museum of Natural History in Copenhagen.
Anguilla reinhardtii is Australia's largest freshwater eel. The female is usually significantly larger than the male. Longfin eels can reach a maximum length of 158 cm and a weight of 22 kg and can live up to 41 years.
Like other Anguilla species, the spotted longfin eel lives mainly in freshwater rivers and streams, but is born in deep ocean waters.
Anguilla reinhardtii is found in coastal lagoons, rivers, streams, lakes, swamps, and reservoirs, but prefers river habitats. These eels are usually found in deep waters of reservoirs far from the shore.
Adult animals undertake annual spawning migrations to the sea. Each species has its own spawning grounds; the young fish use ocean currents to
Synonymised name:
Anguilla reinhardti Steindachner, 1867 · unaccepted (misspelling)
