Diagram showing the life cycle of freshwater eels/tuna.
Rights: Te Ara The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Published 19 March 2014 Size: 62 KB Referencing Hub media

The life cycle of freshwater eels is still somewhat of a mystery as some parts of the eel cycle have not yet been observed, such as spawning.

Artwork by: Bruce Mahalski

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