The New Zealand longfin eel (Anguilla dieffenbachii) is a species of freshwater eel that is endemic to New Zealand. It is the largest freshwater eel in New Zealand and the only endemic species …

Find out about the eel fishery in New Zealand and the problems associated with fishing a slow-growing, long-lived species. On a map, trace the journey of the longfin eel as it leaves New …

New Zealand freshwater eels can live up to 100 years and breed only once at the end of their lives. In order to breed, they undergo mass spawning migrations, leaving the familiarity of …

There are 2 main eel species in New Zealand: A third species, the Australian longfin eel (Anguilla reinhardtii), also lives in the North Island. It isn't very common. We manage them as part of …

The Aotearoa New Zealand longfin eel tuna (Anguilla dieffenbachii) is New Zealand’s only endemic freshwater eel. Our shortfin eel (Anguilla australis) is also found in Australia and …

Longfin eels are only found in New Zealand and occur throughout the country. The elvers are legendary climbers and penetrate well inland in most river systems, even those with natural …

Longfin eels can be found throughout New Zealand. They live mainly in rivers and inland lakes but can be found in almost all types of waters, usually well inland from the coast. They are …

Our species spotlight this month is the ōrea, the New Zealand longfin eel. During the day, the ōrea, or longfin eel, rests. Anguilla dieffenbachiai stays secretive and hidden, resting …

The longfin eel, known locally as tuna, is one of the largest eels in the world. They are a truly remarkable fish, able to travel overland for up to 2 days by breathing through their skin. During …

New Zealand has three species. They are top predators: no other species prey on them. These eels are named for their back fin, which is longer than on the shortfin eel. Dark brown to black, …