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Anguilla Anguilla Collection

The young European eel, also known as Anguilla anguilla, goes through a remarkable journey in its life cycle

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: Young European eel (Anguilla anguilla) elvers, or glass eels

Young European eel (Anguilla anguilla) elvers, or glass eels, caught during their annual migration up rivers from the Bristol channel, swimming in a large holding tank at UK Glass Eels

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: The European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

The European eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Illustration of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: Young European eel (Anguilla anguilla) elvers, or glass eels, caught during their

Young European eel (Anguilla anguilla) elvers, or glass eels, caught during their annual migration up rivers from the Bristol channel, swimming in a large holding tank at UK Glass Eels

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European eel, Anguilla anguilla. Inhabits all types of habitats from streams to shores of large

European eel, Anguilla anguilla. Inhabits all types of habitats from streams to shores of large rivers and lakes
Tongue-eating louse, Cymothoa exigua, inside the mouth of fish. The parasite enters fish through the Date: 12-Jan-20

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: Orders of fish

Orders of fish
6338794 Orders of fish by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Orders of fish. Red mullet, Mullus barbatus, blue gourami, Trichogaster trichopterus, carp, Cyprinus carpio, merling)

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European Eel (Anguilla anguilla), side view

European Eel (Anguilla anguilla), side view

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: Illustration of an European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

Illustration of an European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European eel -Anguilla anguilla- looking out of its sand cave, Lake Helenesee

European eel -Anguilla anguilla- looking out of its sand cave, Lake Helenesee, near Frankfurt an der Oder, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European eel -Anguilla anguilla- looking out of its small cave

European eel -Anguilla anguilla- looking out of its small cave, Lake Helenesee near Frankfurt an der Oder, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European Eel (Anguilla anguilla)

European Eel (Anguilla anguilla)

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European eel (Anguilla anguilla) underwater

European eel (Anguilla anguilla) underwater

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: Freshwater eel, artwork C016 / 5567

Freshwater eel, artwork C016 / 5567
Freshwater eel (Anguilla anguilla), artwork. Plate 69 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European eel eating an earthworm C016 / 5340

European eel eating an earthworm C016 / 5340
European eel (Anguilla anguilla) eating an earthworm. This fish spawns and hatches in salt water, but it spends most of its life in fresh water rivers around Europe

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European eel C016 / 5341

European eel C016 / 5341
European eel (Anguilla anguilla). This fish spawns and hatches in salt water, but it spends most of its life in fresh water rivers around Europe

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European eel C016 / 5339

European eel C016 / 5339
European eel (Anguilla anguilla). This fish spawns and hatches in salt water, but it spends most of its life in fresh water rivers around Europe

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European eel C016 / 5338

European eel C016 / 5338
European eel (Anguilla anguilla). This fish spawns and hatches in salt water, but it spends most of its life in fresh water rivers around Europe

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: European eel, artwork C016 / 3204

European eel, artwork C016 / 3204
European eel (Anguilla anguilla), artwork. This fish spawns and hatches in salt water, but it spends most of its life in fresh water rivers around Europe

Background imageAnguilla Anguilla Collection: Eel scale, light micrograph

Eel scale, light micrograph
Eel scale. Polarised light micrograph of a scale from the skin of an eel (Anguilla anguilla). The scales are just under the skin and form a protective skeleton


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The young European eel, also known as Anguilla anguilla, goes through a remarkable journey in its life cycle. Starting as elvers or glass eels, these tiny creatures are caught during their migration from the sea to freshwater habitats. The European eel is a versatile species that can be found in various environments, ranging from streams to the shores of large rivers and lakes. However, it naturally inhabits only water bodies connected to the sea. Belonging to the order of fish, this unique creature showcases its distinctive features when observed closely. With its side view captured beautifully in an illustration or photograph, one can appreciate the elegant shape and mesmerizing colors of the European eel. In some instances, this fascinating species can be spotted peeking out of its sand cave or small hiding spot within Lake Helenesee near Frankfurt an der Oder in Germany. These glimpses into their secretive behavior offer a glimpse into their mysterious nature. Underwater shots reveal another dimension of the European eel's beauty as it gracefully moves through aquatic landscapes. Its sleek body gliding effortlessly through water leaves observers captivated by its gracefulness. The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) serves as a reminder of nature's wonders and diversity. From its early stages as elvers to mature adults navigating vast ecosystems, this species continues to intrigue scientists and enthusiasts alike with its extraordinary life cycle and adaptability.