Anguille Collection

Fish scales: cod, Gadus morhua 1, gudgeon, Gobio gobio 2, tench, Tinca tinca 3, eel, Anguilla anguilla 4 and perch
FLO4574094 Fish scales: cod, Gadus morhua 1, gudgeon, Gobio gobio 2, tench, Tinca tinca 3, eel, Anguilla anguilla 4 and perch, Perca fluviatilis 5

Largehead hairtail, seatbelt, Trichiurus lepturus, and zebra moray eel, gymnomurene circlee, Gymnomuraena zebra
FLO4645264 Largehead hairtail, seatbelt, Trichiurus lepturus, and zebra moray eel, gymnomurene circlee, Gymnomuraena zebra

Electric eel, electric gymnonote, Electrophorus electricus, banded knifefish, long-tailed carape, Gymnotus carapo
FLO4645259 Electric eel, electric gymnonote, Electrophorus electricus, banded knifefish, long-tailed carape, Gymnotus carapo

Electric eel. Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4680292 Electric eel. Signed illustration N (Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection

Snake eel, ophisure, sea snake, Ophisurus serpens, and European moray eel, blind Apterichthe, Muraena helena
FLO4645247 Snake eel, ophisure, sea snake, Ophisurus serpens, and European moray eel, blind Apterichthe, Muraena helena. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "

Marine creatures: hagfish, Myxine glutinosa 1, river lamprey eel, Petromyzon fluviatilis 2, torpedo ray
FLO4684894 Marine creatures: hagfish, Myxine glutinosa 1, river lamprey eel, Petromyzon fluviatilis 2, torpedo ray, Raja torpedo ocellata 3, great white shark, Squalus carcharias, vulnerable 4

Black ghost, apteronote a front blanc, Apteronotus albifrons, and conger eel, leptocephale morrisien, Conger conger
FLO4645276 Black ghost, apteronote a front blanc, Apteronotus albifrons, and conger eel, leptocephale morrisien, Conger conger

Fishermen catching eels in a net, while another spears one from a boat, Europe, 18th century
FLO4725141 Fishermen catching eels in a net, while another spears one from a boat, Europe, 18th century. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural

Eel, murene eel, Anguilla anguilla, and Atlantic wolf-fish, anarrhic marine wolf (sea wolf), Anarhichas lupus
FLO4645279 Eel, murene eel, Anguilla anguilla, and Atlantic wolf-fish, anarrhic marine wolf (sea wolf), Anarhichas lupus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "

Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus 1, eyed electric ray, Torpedo torpedo 2, Brazilian batfish
FLO4576662 Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus 1, eyed electric ray, Torpedo torpedo 2, Brazilian batfish, Ogcocephalus vespertilio 3, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 4

Common eel, Muraena anguilla, gulper, Saccopharynx flagellum, electric eel, Gymnotus electricus, smallhead
FLO4684896 Common eel, Muraena anguilla, gulper, Saccopharynx flagellum, electric eel, Gymnotus electricus, smallhead, Leptocephalus morrisii, sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus, cusk eel

Sea Fish, c. 1907 (watercolor)
7228452 Sea Fish, c.1907 (watercolor) by Bernier, Charles (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernier, Charles (1857-1936)); Photo © Isabelle Eshraghi

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Anguille; Eel; Aal (engraving)
7194682 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Anguille; Eel; Aal (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anguille; Eel; Aal)

Orders of fish
6338794 Orders of fish by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Orders of fish. Red mullet, Mullus barbatus, blue gourami, Trichogaster trichopterus, carp, Cyprinus carpio, merling)

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Anguille, also known as eel, is a fascinating creature that has captured the curiosity of humans for centuries. These sleek and slippery fish are found in both freshwater and saltwater environments around the world. They have a unique life cycle that involves migrating thousands of miles to spawn in the ocean before returning to their original habitat. Despite their mysterious nature, anguille play an important role in aquatic ecosystems as both predator and prey, and are prized for their delicious meat in many cuisines, particularly in Japan where they are considered a delicacy. Unfortunately, anguille populations have been declining due to overfishing and habitat destruction. Conservation efforts are being made to protect these incredible creatures and ensure their survival for future generations. Next time you see an anguille swimming gracefully through the water, take a moment to appreciate its beauty and significance in our natural world.