Smooth body with no visible scales, coloration varies by life stage: generally greenish or brown on the back and yellowish or silvery on the belly. Large eyes and a small mouth with tiny teeth.
Glass eels are captured in the wild and grown in ponds.
Primarily in freshwater or brackish ponds with controlled feeding.
Highly valued for its rich, flavorful meat, consumed fresh, smoked, or in traditional dishes.
By-products: Occasionally used to make pâtés and canned products.
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