Estuary Eel and Similar Species
Anguilla reinhardtii
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Short-finned Eel
Anguilla australis
Key differences: The dorsal fin originates much further back, closer to the anal fin. The lower jaw is typically equal to or slightly shorter than the upper jaw. Generally has a more uniform, less mottled coloration.
New Zealand Longfin Eel
Anguilla dieffenbachii
Key differences: While also a longfin eel, A. dieffenbachii is endemic to New Zealand and has a more robust body, a more pronounced lower jaw, and typically a darker, almost black coloration in adults. Its dorsal fin origin is also further forward than its anal fin, but subtle differences in fin length and body proportions exist.
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