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Eels

Eels are elongated fishes that can range in length from 2 inches to 12 feet. Questions about these predators can be asked here.

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What kind of EELS have legs?

eels do not have legs only fins

Why do eels open and close their mouths?

eels must open and cloth their mouths constantly in order to circulate water over their gills

Why don't electric eels electrocute the whole sea?

Electric eels are freshwater fish only found in the amazon. They can't go anywhere NEAR saltwater. Also the charge they emit from their bodies doesn't provide enough current to affect much more than what they touch.

Is a barracuda bite worse than a moray eel bite?

i dont think so because a moray has a bite as strong as a hyena and they have stronger bite force than barracudas

What eats the electric eel?

Humans do eat electric eels when they are dead. The electric eel's meat tastes like fish.

Does wegmans grocery store sell eel?

Yes.. and no. If your talking about already prepared in a type of Japanese BBQ.. then yes. I checked with the Sushi stand there and they have it there. Though raw uncooked I'm not sure. You may need to check with the fishmonger. Call and inquiring would be your best bet since fish types available often change.

Can an eel drown?

Yes, it is possible for an eel to drown. Unlike other fish, its gills are unable to obtain enough oxygen to survive. It therefore has to surface for oxygen periodically.

What do baby eels eat?

Eel prey on fish and small crustaceans. Some eel have mouths consisting of a sucker surrounded with small teeth. The teeth pierce the scales and skin of fish and the eel sucks the blood for nourishment. Other species of eel have many sharp teeth and are able to bite and tear their prey into pieces to eat.

How does an electric eel conduct electricity?

the electric eel conduct electricity like how lights need electricity to work and like how the human body needs electricity to work.

Do Eels eat flies?

EEls only eat flies if they are green eels, otherwise they ae very dangerous to eels and may kill the eel :(

Are eels invertebrates?

No, eels in fact, are not invertebrates. It may seem like they are, but they DO have a backbone. An animal with a backbone is called a vertebrate. :D

Can you keep eels as pets?

of course they do EELS rule!

What is the genus of the moray eel?

There are 13 genera of moray eel in the subfamily Muraeninae and 3 in the subfamily Uropteryginae.

The archtypical Mediterranean moray is Muraena helena and the giant moray is Gymnothorax javanicus.

(Subfamily Muraeninae)

Cirrimaxilla

Diaphenchelys

Echidna

Enchelycore

Enchelynassa

Gymnomuraena

Gymnothorax

Monopenchelys

Muraena

Pseudechidna

Rhinomuraena

Scuticaria

Strophidon

(Subfamily Uropteryginae)

Anarchias

Channomuraena

Uropterygius

How is a blue ribbon eel harmful?

it will kill you because it is very poisonus

How do you feed a saltwater tank with an eel will it bite you?

Get a small piece of plastic pipe and aim it towards your eels hide. Drop the food through it to the eels. They will be more alert at night which is a good time to feed them.

What eats blue ribbon eel?

groupers, sharks(small) and medium sized fish