If a living person is donating a part of their liver to you, the surgery will be planned in advance. You and your donor will have surgery at the same time. The donor must be in good health and have a blood type that is a good match with yours. The donor will also take a psychological test.
Scientific Name: (Short finned eel - Anguilla australis) Freshwater eels (tuna) are found in many river systems and lakes throughout New Zealand. The two native species, the shortfinned and the endemic longfinned eel, are distinguished by the length of their dorsal fin.
Remove these ads. 1  There are over 400 species of eel. 2  Eels live in both saltwater and fresh water. 3  Even though the eel looks like a snake it is really a fish. 4  Eels have gills and very sharp teeth. 5  Most eels hide and live in caves and rock crevices. 6  Some species of eels travel up to 4,000 miles to breed. 7  After the eel breeds, it dies. 8  Eels begin ...