Eels are different from white eels, because white eels belong to one kind of eels, and it can be said that eels contain white eels. White eels, also known as Japanese eels, originated in Japan. They grow in fresh water rivers in their infancy and enter seawater in their adulthood. There are many kinds of eels. At present, there are about 20 kinds of eels distributed all over the world, and white eel is one of them. Besides white eel, there are African eel, Australian eel and European eel. Although white eel and eel are closely related, there are still some differences between them, so eel and white eel are not the same.

Monopterus albus and eel are not the same. Although their shapes are similar, their species, distribution range and body shape are quite different.

1, different families and genera: Monopterus albus belongs to Monopterus albus of Synbranchial family, and eel belongs to Anguilla of Anguilla family. There is a big difference between the two varieties.

2. The distribution range is different: Monopterus albus likes to live in fresh water such as rivers, streams, ponds and lakes, and Monopterus albus has strong adaptability and a large number. Eels like to live where fresh water meets salt water, and eels also have the habit of migrating.

3, different body types: Monopterus albus and eel also have certain differences in body types, and the body length of Monopterus albus is generally between 20-70 cm. Eels are generally between 60 and 90 cm in size.