Short-finned eel
Other Names:
Silver eel
Scientific Name:
Anguilla australis
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Rudie Kuiter
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Short-finned eel
Movement and Migration
The mystery of Australia's freshwater eels
April 3, 2024
Eels in Australia: vital to Indigenous culture, mysterious life cycle, diverse habitats, and unique spawning journey.
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Fish Habitats
From New Caledonia to the Barwon River: tracking migratory eels using satellites
May 4, 2021
Victoria's eels, vital to biodiversity and culture, face decline. Satellite tracking aids in understanding their long migratory journey.
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