The Short-finned Eel has a long, snake-like body and is typically brown or greenish in color. They are known for their migratory behavior, traveling long distances to spawn.
Habitat
Inhabits freshwater rivers and coastal waters.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on fish and invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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