European Eel vs Zander
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
European Eel
1.5 m
Human
1.75 m
Zander
1 m
| European Eel | Zander | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50–6000 g | 0.3–10 kg |
| Length | 0.3–1.5 m | 0.3–1 m |
| Top Speed | 0.4 km/h | 10 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–80 yrs | 10–20 yrs |
| Incubation | – | 90 days |
| Offspring | 500000–3000000 | 200000–500000 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Migratory | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Coast, Ocean, Woodland | Wetland, Coast |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Anguillidae | Percidae |
| Order | Anguilliformes | Perciformes |