Speckled longfin eel (Anguilla reinhardtii), prefers moving water but can be found in ponds and streams. Typically it will approach the camera and the

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Speckled longfin eel (Anguilla reinhardtii), prefers moving water but can be found in ponds and streams. Typically it will approach the camera and then shyly retreat with a reverse snake-like movement of its body. Migrates long distances to sea to breed from its habitat in rivers along Australia’s east coast. Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia

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