Anguilla obscura in French Polynesia
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish Yes
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance common (usually seen) Ref. Keith, P., E. Vigneux and G. Marquet, 2002
Comments

Found in Australes, Gambier, Tuamotu and Society Islands (Ref. 48622). Found in the Rapa Islands (Ref. 6784), Tahiti (Ref. 12754, 12790), Moorea, Rurutu, Tubuaï, Mangareva and Rangiroa (Ref. 12790). In high islands, it is usually restricted to lower freshwater reaches and to estuaries (Ref. 12790). Inhabits both running and stagnant waters (Ref. 12790). Occurs in running waters within a range of 0-20 m altitude (Ref. 12751). Also Ref. 6784, 12792, 12754.

States/Provinces Austral Archipelago (native), Gambier Archipelago (native), Society Archipelago (native), Tuamotu Archipelago (native)
States/Provinces Complete? No
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Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/fp.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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