How long do eels live?

During their life, they can grow up to two metres long. Compared with many other fish, eels are slow growing - a longfin may grow only between 15-25mm a year. They can also live for many years. Large longfins have been estimated to be at least 60 years old. read more

Eels are a common type of fish found in the ocean. There are nineteen known families of eels of which only one live in the freshwater. For this reason, that family of eels is called freshwater eels. However, the whole life of the freshwater eels is not spent in the waters of the lakes, rivers or streams. read more

Eels can live for 70 years or more - depending on the specie though most species of eel don't live for more than 30 years. Below is a article that talks about the cruel killing by some youths of 70 year old eels that were tame and hand been hand fed by the staff of a sanctuary for over 10 years. read more

Eels are a common type of fish found in the ocean. There are nineteen known families of eels of which only one live in the freshwater. For this reason, that family of eels is called freshwater eels. read more