Eels
Eels
are
snake-like
fish.
But
they
are
not
related
to
snakes.
There
are
approximately
800
species
of
eels.
Some
eels
are
shy.
Others
are
very
aggressive.
Eels
have
existed
for
100
million
years.
Eels
have
long
bodies
and
one
long
fin.
Their
heads
are
pointed.
Their
bodies
end
in
a
powerful
tail.
An
eel’s
skin
is
smooth
and
slimy.
Eels
are
generally
found
in
the
warm,
tropical
ocean
waters.
Some
eels
live
in
freshwater.
Eels
like
to
be
sheltered.
They
live
in
any
holes
and
cracks
they
can
find.
Eels
hunt
at
night.
They
find
their
food
using
their
good
sense
of
smell.
Eels
will
eat
whatever
they
can
find.
They
might
eat
fish,
octopus,
or
shrimp.
They
will
even
eat
small
birds
and
frogs.
Female
eels
lay
eggs.
Baby
eels
go
through
many
stages
before
they
are
full
grown.
Some
species
swim
in
freshwater
while
they
are
growing.
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Eel Classification: Fish
Diet: Carnivore
Endangered Status: From Least Concern to Critically Endangered, depending on the species -
Average Length – Longest A slender giant moray eel is shorter than a mid-size car. -
Average Weight – Heaviest A giant moray eel is heavier than a full suitcase.
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