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Public taxon detections (British Isles)

TaxaScreen® European eel

Anguilla anguilla
Category: Native
Habitat: Freshwater / Marine

Turnaround time: 5 business days

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The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a critically endangered species found in rivers, lakes, and estuaries across the UK. Renowned for its complex life cycle, it spawns in the Sargasso Sea and migrates to European freshwater systems as larvae, where it grows into the adult stage before returning to the ocean to reproduce. European eel populations have declined sharply due to factors such as habitat loss, overfishing, and barriers to migration, making conservation efforts vital.
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Elvers arrive in April and May and yellow eels are active from May to September. Silver eel migration in October and November is also detectable but summer (June to Sept) gives the highest probability for eDNA detection.
Which sampling kit will I need to buy?

We sell our sampling kits separately from our testing so that our clients have maximum flexibility.

This test needs one of:

 
We are also able to accept sampling kits from other companies for this test. 

As soon as your order is received our system emails you a sample submission form for this test. Please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it within a few minutes of your order. 

The email comes with full instructions for submitting your sample to us to ensure the best quality testing. 

You will receive your results in your online account. 

The testing for detection of this species is carried out via real-time PCR (qPCR), which has the greatest sensitivity and specificity of all eDNA detection methods. 

For customers without a business account we accept pre-payment with a debit or credit card. 

For customers who have a business account we are able to offer terms, purchase orders, credit/debit card payments and invoicing payment options. You can apply for a business account at the same time as you register for an account at checkout.

If you have any questions about sampling strategy, panel suitability, or anything else, book a free consultation with one of our molecular ecologists.