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Eel - Wikipedia
Eels are elongated fish, ranging in length from 5 cm (2 in) in the one-jawed eel (Monognathus ahlstromi) to 4 m (13 ft) in the slender giant moray. [8] Adults range in weight from 30 g (1 oz) …
Are Eels Fish? - American Oceans
True eels are basically an elongated, slimy fish belonging to the Anguilliformes order (meaning “snake shaped.”). There are over 800 species of eels belonging to this category. Who knew …
Eel | Description, Types, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月20日 · Eel (order Anguilliformes), any of more than 800 species of teleost fishes characterized by elongate wormlike bodies. Anguilliforms include common freshwater eels as …
Eel Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
2021年9月9日 · Eels are characterized by their elongated, wormlike bodies. Unlike most fish, eels do not have pelvic fins, and most species do not have pectoral fins. Eels have a continuous …
Eel Facts, Types, Reproduction, Life Cycle, Classification, Pictures
Eels are bony fish, easily recognizable because of their snake-like appearance. They can live in both salt water and fresh water, and certain species migrate between the two, though the first …
15 Eel Facts You Don't Know About These Elusive Creatures - TRVST
2023年7月31日 · Eels are fish, explicitly belonging to the order Anguilliformes, while snakes are reptiles, belonging to Squamata. Eels have gills and breathe through them, relying on aquatic …
American Eel - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
American eels are an elongated fish, with fairly small fins. They use their whole body to swim in undulating motions. They are covered with a mucous layer, making them very slick.
11 Fascinating Facts About Eels - Mental Floss
2021年8月11日 · Eels are a diverse group of fish that tend to look pretty slender; you might even call them “eel-longated.” Some are big, some are small, and more than a few come with …
Eel Fish Facts - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · They are ray-finned fishes of the order Anguilliformes, with the term “eel” referring to snake-like fish such as electric, ribbon, wolf eels, lampreys, and morays along with …
20 Types of Eels: Pictures, Sub-Species, Identification - TRVST
2023年9月20日 · Before proceeding below, here’s a fun fact: electric eels are not eels at all! Check the explanation in the FAQs at the end. Related Read: Eel Facts, Fish Facts. The types …