Image of New Zealand longfin eel
Description:
A dead eel we found washed up on Little Okains Bay beach. The dorsal fin extended much further along the body than the ventral fin, which I've read is a characteristic of longfin eels. It was a big hit with the kids.
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- Anguilla dieffenbachii (New Zealand longfin eel)
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