European Eel vs European Flounder
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
vs
Size
European Eel
1.5 m
Human
1.75 m
European Flounder
0.6 m
| European Eel | European Flounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50–6000 g | 0.1–3 kg |
| Length | 0.3–1.5 m | 20–60 cm |
| Top Speed | 0.4 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 10–80 yrs | 5–15 yrs |
| Offspring | 500000–3000000 | 500000–2000000 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, Ocean, Woodland | Coast, Ocean, Wetland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Anguillidae | Pleuronectidae |
| Order | Anguilliformes | Pleuronectiformes |