eel

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


The kinds present in Australia are – – Common Eel – – Anguilla australis, Richards.

♣ Conger E. – – Conger labiatus, Castin., and Gonorhynchus grayi, Richards.

♣ Green E. (New South Wales) – – Muroena afra, Bl.

♣ Silver E. – – Muroenesox cinereus, Forsk.; also called the Sea-eel (New South Wales). Conger wilsoni, Castln. (Melbourne).

The New Zealand Eels are – – Black Eel – – Anguilla australis, Richards.

♣ Conger E. – – Conger vulgaris, Cuv.

♣ Sand E. – – Gonorynchus grayi, Richards.

♣ Serpent E. – – Ophichthys serpens, Linn.

♣ Silver E. – – Congromuroena habenata, Richards.

♣ Tuna E. – – Anguilla aucklandii, Richards.

The Sand Eel does not belong to the Eel family, and is onlycalled an Eel from its habits.

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

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