Depending on the lifestage of the individual eel, European eels can be found in marine, freshwater, and brackish aquatic environments. Typically, the European eel is found in depths of 0-700 m, most often on the floor of the ocean or river in which it is living.
Range depth: 0 to 700 m.
Habitat Regions: saltwater or marine ; freshwater
Aquatic Biomes: benthic ; coastal ; brackish water
Other Habitat Features: estuarine