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.
At first glance, all New Zealand freshwater eels look the same, but there are three species: 1  Longfin eel. Conservation status: At Risk- Declining. Found only in New Zealand. 2  Shortfin eel. Conservation status: Not Threatened. Found in New Zealand, Australia and some Pacific Islands. 3  Spotted eel. A visitor from Australia.