Eel Fish known for its unique elongated body and smooth texture is a highly prized freshwater species in Bangladesh Found in a variety of aquatic environments including rivers ponds and swamps Eel Fish is renowned for its rich flavor and high nutritional content The species is commonly found throughout Southeast Asia including Bangladesh India and parts of Myanmar Eels can vary significantly in size with some species reaching lengths of up to 1 meter approximately 3 feet Taxonomy Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Anguilliformes Family Anguillidae Genus Anguilla Species Various species including Anguilla Bengalensis Indian Eel and Anguilla japonica Japanese Eel