Japanese Eel
Anguilla japonica
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 1–400 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
It spawns far out at sea, then the young swim back in schools to ascend rivers, growing up in fresh water before returning to the ocean to breed. The Japanese eel can crawl over wet ground at night to reach new water, grows to about a metre and a half, and is now listed as endangered after heavy fishing and dammed rivers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Anguilliformes › Anguillidae › Anguilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271705.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Eel live?
- The Japanese Eel (Anguilla japonica) is typically found at 1–400 m.
- Is the Japanese Eel dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Eel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Eel get?
- The Japanese Eel grows to about 1.5 m.