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Asian eel needed for a story, 23 Feb 2007
I am writing a story set in China where I initially have trapping of edible
eels, congers if they are in that area. The part of China where this story is
set is either Hong Kong or Canton (Guangzhou) at this point, and I need to
confirm what eel species might be in that area to make sure that I am correct in
this part of my writing. I appreciate any help you can give me in this area.
<Try
http://www.fishbase.org. There you can do a search for fishes of a specific
country. You will also find if the fishes are commercially important. Also have
a look at
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/fwanguilliforms.htm to get an
overview on eel-like fishes. The common swamp eel Monopterus albus is just one
example of an eel eaten in China. Cheers, Marco.>
Wild American Eel 7/26/05
Hi ,
<Hello>
I live in Staten Island, New York and I was in the water and had a net and
caught an eel. Its small about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long. I've looked around on
google and I believe its an American Eel. I brought it home with a baby crab, I
found it in the ocean. I would like to know if I'm planning to keep it or at
least try should I put salt water or fresh water in it ? Also what do they
eat. I can't find this No Where online. I know your probably going to say put
it back but can u pleaseeee.... just help me I really want to keep it for I
never had an eel.
Thank You So Much !
Stephanie Amore, NY
<Likely Anquilla rostrata... should be kept in freshwater... Please use your
search tools with the common and scientific name of this fish to learn more. Bob
Fenner>
Jellied eels anyone?
Dear sirs:
<Antonio>
We know your activity by internet.
We are an Spanish group interested in import glass eels (alive, fresh or
frozen), for cooking, with the following specifications:
Length: 8 cm each glass eels
Diameter: 3.5 mm each
Count: 2,000 -2,500 pieces per kilo (half gram each baby eel)
Color: before boiled : transparent
after boiled ( 5 seconds): white with the black
back.
Specie: Anguilla bengalis, Anguilla marmorata, Anguilla celebensis ....
Maybe conger eel?
If you can supply us, or do you know any people can supply us, please
contact a:
alacasa@wanadoo.es
All the best,
Antonio Lacasa
<Have you seen F.W. Tesch's new (3d edition) of "The Eel", 2003? I
would secure a copy of this work and contact the principals listed in the front
(Contributors) with your questions. Available through the publisher (translated
from the German into English), www.blackwellpublishing.com
Regards, Roberto Fenner>
- Blue Freshwater Eels? -
Hi,
Do you know if there is any type of freshwater eel that is blue or fluorescent
blue in color?
<Not as far as I know.>
Thanks,
Daniel T.
<Cheers, J -- >
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