American-eel-FWS Sam Stukel.jpg

A long, slender eel, greenish on the top, lightening to cream on the belly.
Photo By/Credit
Sam Stukel/USFWS
Date Shot/Created
01/09/2023
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
The American eel is the only species of freshwater eel found in North America. The eel is a valuable food source for larger fish and fish-eating birds, as well as people.
Ecosystem
Marine
River/stream
Recreational Activity
Photography
Fishing
Subject tags
Fish passage
Fisheries management
Fishes
Fishing
Freshwater fish
Marine environments