ENEndangered
American Eel
Anguilla rostrata
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in ANGUILLIDAE
Threatened in Bermuda
Frequently asked questions
Why is American Eel classified as Endangered?
American Eel is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does American Eel live?
American Eel occurs in Bermuda, Canada, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and Puerto Rico (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to American Eel?
The main threats to American Eel are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 3.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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