The New Zealand Longfin Eel is a large, elongated fish with long fins and a dark coloration. They are notable for their long migrations from freshwater to the ocean to spawn.
Habitat
Freshwater rivers and lakes.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on fish, crustaceans, and insects.
How common
Rare
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