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New Zealand Longfin Eel | Freshwater Fish | Auckland Zoo
The longfish eel is one of three species of eel found in New Zealand and the only endemic species. See these eels up close in our NZ precinct, Te Wao Nui.
Oct 25, 2017
New Zealand Longfin Eel Facts
Where is Neil? Observing Eel Behavior During Absences
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Where is Neil? Observing Eel Behavior During Absences
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How do you X-ray an eel? You’re about to find out! When our ectotherm keepers noticed that one of the eleven New Zealand longfin eels in our care had a slight bend in its back, they contacted our zoo veterinary team so they could investigate this further. While there isn’t much information about this procedure on longfin eels (a rare event that could even be a New Zealand first!), Dr James Chatterton and the team have experience taking X-rays of sharks and fish using these methods. Luckily eels
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How do you X-ray an eel? You’re about to find out! When our ectotherm keepers noticed that one of the eleven New Zealand longfin eels in our care had a slight bend in its back, they contacted our zoo veterinary team so they could investigate this further. While there isn’t much information about this procedure on longfin eels (a rare event that could even be a New Zealand first!), Dr James Chatterton and the team have experience taking X-rays of sharks and fish using these methods. Luckily eels
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Longfin Eel,found only in New Zealand (endemic)Can grow over 2 meters long and weigh more than 20 kg,known for their longevity ,some can live for more than 80 years! #OnlyinNZ #ThePinoytravellerinNewZealand #NZmustdo #purenz #pinoyinNz #ExploreNZ #nzbucketlist #southislandnz #NorthIslandNZ #newzealand #travelnz #realnz | The Pinoy Traveller in New Zealand
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Longfin Eel,found only in New Zealand (endemic)Can grow over 2 meters long and weigh more than 20 kg,known for their longevity ,some can live for more than 80 years! #OnlyinNZ #ThePinoytravellerinNewZealand #NZmustdo #purenz #pinoyinNz #ExploreNZ #nzbucketlist #southislandnz #NorthIslandNZ #newzealand #travelnz #realnz | The Pinoy Traveller in New Zealand
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The Fascinating Life of New Zealand's Longfin Eel
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The Fascinating Life of New Zealand's Longfin Eel
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Meet the Mysterious Freshwater Eels of New Zealand
Meet the Mysterious Freshwater Eels of New Zealand
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New Zealand Longfin Eels - in their natural environment
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New Zealand Longfin Eels - in their natural environment
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New Zealand Longfin Eel Conservation
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Tamariki for Tuna (Longfin eel education) - Conservation Volunteers New Zealand
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She kind of looks like our current Prime Minister 🙊 #Neil the #eel for #primeminister #nz #fyp
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She kind of looks like our current Prime Minister 🙊 #Neil the #eel for #primeminister #nz #fyp
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The Australian long-finned eel, also known as the speckled longfin eel, lives in freshwater rivers and lakes across Australia and New Zealand. After many years, adult eels make a long one-way journey to the Coral Sea near New Caledonia to spawn🐍 Their larvae, called leptocephalus, drift back toward the coast on ocean currents. As they get closer to land, they change into juveniles also known as Glass Eels, that swim upstream to freshwater, where they grow and mature 🌊 #irukandji #canchangethew
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The Australian long-finned eel, also known as the speckled longfin eel, lives in freshwater rivers and lakes across Australia and New Zealand. After many years, adult eels make a long one-way journey to the Coral Sea near New Caledonia to spawn🐍 Their larvae, called leptocephalus, drift back toward the coast on ocean currents. As they get closer to land, they change into juveniles also known as Glass Eels, that swim upstream to freshwater, where they grow and mature 🌊 #irukandji #canchangethew
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The Fascinating Life of New Zealand's Longfin Eel
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The Fascinating Life of New Zealand's Longfin Eel
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Meet the Mysterious Freshwater Eels of New Zealand
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nature.org
New Zealand Longfin Eels - in their natural environment
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New Zealand Longfin Eels - in their natural environment
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YouTubeDiarmuid NZ
Dive into this underwater #keepercam and see some longfin eels! Longfin eels or ōrea are one of the largest eel species in the world and are found only in Aotearoa New Zealand’s rivers and lakes. These powerful fish rely on their tube-shaped nostrils to hunt. Their sense of smell is so sensitive, they could detect a single drop of blood in a body of water the size of Lake Taupō. Despite their striking looks, ōrea are shy and secretive, spending their days hidden under rocks, logs, or shaded bank
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Dive into this underwater #keepercam and see some longfin eels! Longfin eels or ōrea are one of the largest eel species in the world and are found only in Aotearoa New Zealand’s rivers and lakes. These powerful fish rely on their tube-shaped nostrils to hunt. Their sense of smell is so sensitive, they could detect a single drop of blood in a body of water the size of Lake Taupō. Despite their striking looks, ōrea are shy and secretive, spending their days hidden under rocks, logs, or shaded bank
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The longfin eels of the Nelson Lakes are likely some of the oldest eels in New Zealand, possibly even the world. The cold waters slow their growth, with many of the females not reaching full maturity until past the age of 90. This extended lifespan occurs because eels only breed once, at the end of their lives. The fact that these eels are still growing (albeit at a reduced rate) demonstrates their immense age. Typically, a mature longfin eel might reach 1.2 metres in length, but here in Lake Ro
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The longfin eels of the Nelson Lakes are likely some of the oldest eels in New Zealand, possibly even the world. The cold waters slow their growth, with many of the females not reaching full maturity until past the age of 90. This extended lifespan occurs because eels only breed once, at the end of their lives. The fact that these eels are still growing (albeit at a reduced rate) demonstrates their immense age. Typically, a mature longfin eel might reach 1.2 metres in length, but here in Lake Ro
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Smoked Eel Eels are in pretty much every freshwater stream and river in New Zealand and are really easy to catch especially if you have fresh offal and a spot someone's been looking after they're Eels. | Blokes Can Cook Too
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Jeremy recounts some grisly tales of New Zealand divers encountering super-sized eels in freshwater lakes. | River Monsters Global
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They're slimy and scary to some, but to Ectotherm keeper Georgia, eels are quirky and curious. In today's Zoo Tales, learn all about New Zealand longfin eels and the incredible journey they take when it's time to breed! | Auckland Zoo
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Footage of native New Zealand Eel being fed in a tank
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I mentioned the other day it's actually the smaller Eels that you need to worry about. Here's a good example. The big female is chill as and the smaller one wants a nibble 😅😅 | Journey into the world of New Zealand's longfin Eels
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The dangers of feeding Eels in winter 😅😅 My daughter was more worried if I'd squashed any Eels | Journey into the world of New Zealand's longfin Eels
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Live Eel
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How much do you know about longfin eels? One of the largest eels in the world, the longfin eel or ōrea are endemic to the rivers and lakes of New Zealand and have an incredible life cycle. Longfin eels are known for their longevity with some living up to 80 years old and reaching lengths of up to two meters. Once they reach sexual maturity (around 25 years) they travel from our New Zealand rivers all the way out to Tonga and New Caledonia to breed. Watch ectotherm keeper Julie explain in depth t
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We're going inside our New Zealand long-fin eel habitat!
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One of the most frequently asked questions on here is what do you feed Eels. Please only feed them meat or Eggs ( egg shell included ) PLEASE DON'T FEED EELS BREAD!!! I actually see it happening alot 😫 Raw mince is a favorite. Anything with abit of smell they love 😋 | Journey into the world of New Zealand's longfin Eels
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How do you X-ray an eel? You’re about to find out! When our ectotherm keepers noticed that one of the eleven New Zealand longfin eels in our care had a slight bend in its back, they contacted our zoo veterinary team so they could investigate this further. While there isn’t much information about this procedure on longfin eels (a rare event that could even be a New Zealand first!), Dr James Chatterton and the team have experience taking X-rays of sharks and fish using these methods. Luckily eels
49.1K viewsNov 2, 2020
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