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| Recognition | Although part of a large family their is only one species of eel in UK freshwaters. Long and snake-like in appearance, pointed head and muscular body. |
| British record | 11lb 2oz |
| Location | Eels can be found in most waters from tiny ditches, ponds to lakes, pits, canals, streams, rivers. |
| Behaviour | A solitary fish. |
| Preferred Habitats | Deep, slow flowing water, silt or sandy bottoms, dense weed beds, submerged tree roots. |
| Best Feeding Times | Mainly nocturnal feeders |
| Natural Food | Worms, fish, crustacea. |
| Maturity | 8 – 15 years |
| Spawning Times | N/A |
| Preferred Spawning Areas | Eels migrate to the Sargasso sea to spawn |
| Fecundity | N/A |
