About European Eel
The European eel spends much of its life in fresh water but migrates to the ocean to reproduce.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
Habitat
Rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal waters.
Diet
Benthic animals, crustaceans, insects and small fish.
Spawning and reproduction
Period
March–June
Reproduction
Ocean.
Distribution around Iceland
Occurs in Icelandic rivers, lakes and estuaries.