The speckled longfin eel (*Anguilla reinhardtii*) is a catadromous fish native to eastern Australia and parts of the southwestern Pacific, recognized for its elongated body, speckled coloration, and remarkable migratory behavior, as adults travel from freshwater rivers to the Coral Sea to spawn. This species is valued both for its ecological role and as a food source. The top countries engaged in speckled longfin eel fishing are primarily Australia and, to a lesser extent, New Zealand, where the species is harvested from rivers and estuaries, often using traditional eel traps or commercial fyke nets. In Australia, the eel fishing industry is regulated to ensure sustainability, with quotas and closed seasons, as eels are exported to East Asian markets where demand for eel meat is high. New Zealand also harvests similar eel species, but the speckled longfin eel is most significant in Australia, where it supports both commercial and Indigenous fisheries.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.