Definition
Genus Anguilla refers to a specific group of eels, the freshwater eels, which are characterized by their long, slender bodies and catadromous life cycle. π Think of it as the scientific classification for common freshwater eels. They inhabit rivers, lakes, and estuaries across the globe. They migrate to the Sargasso Sea to reproduce. Their populations are declining due to habitat loss and overfishing. These eels are both ecologically and commercially significant.