Eel breeds & varieties
5 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
AJapanese Eel
Origin: JP
Farmed LuxuryFattyIconicKabayaki
AEuropean Eel
Origin: GB, NL, EU
FirmLegal TraceabilityMarket NameOily
AAnguilla anguilla
Origin: NL, GB, EU
Conservation ConcernEuropean EelFattyFatty Rich
BAmerican Eel
Origin: US
FirmOilyRegionalRegulated
BShortfin Eel
Origin: NZ, AU
FirmIndigenous FoodwaysOilyRegional