White eels, also called Japanese eels, belong to the genus Anguilla of the family Anguilla, order Anguilla. They have elongated bodies, flat heads, small eyes, large mouths, no whiskers and inconspicuous scales. The upper end of their back is gray-black and the lower end is white. White eels have migratory properties, with reproductive activity taking place in seawater and growth and development taking place in freshwater, inhabiting the bottom of waters. White eels are carnivorous fish and small fish and crustaceans are their food. White eels can be farmed and have a high economic value. First, what kind of fish is the white eel

The white eel is one of the common fish in China, also called "Japanese eel". From the point of view of the category, white eels belong to the genus Anguilla of the order Anguilla, family Anguilla. Their shape is very thin and long, the shape of the front end is close to cylindrical, and the shape of the back end is flat. They also have a relatively flat head, small eyes, a relatively large mouth, and no whiskers. Although they have scales, the scales are not easy to observe as they are basically hidden under their skin. The top of their back is grayish-black and the bottom is white and lighter.

White eels are a rather unusual fish because of their migratory properties. When the white eel carries out its breeding activities, it basically does so in the ocean, which is found in the Bohai Sea, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea in China. However, the growth process of white eels is carried out in freshwater, in rivers and lakes may live a certain number of white eels, they are generally in the bottom of the water activities. They are especially abundant at the bottom of slow-moving waters. The eel is a carnivorous fish that feeds on small fish and crustaceans. The white eel is also a species of fish with high economic value and can be cultured.

Second, where the white eel lives

The above has been introduced, the white eel in different life activities, living in different places. When the white eels are breeding, they live in the sea water. When the hatchlings are in their growth stage, they return to fresh water. White eels also have their own preferences and requirements when looking for a habitat. For example, they have a requirement for the speed of the current and prefer to live in slow-moving water. They inhabit the bottom of the water, where there is usually more silt and rocks, white eels like to hide in the pile of rocks or rock crevices, at the same time will be some of the benthic animals as food.