American Eel Animal Pictures

Anguilla rostrata

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American Eel face

American Eel face
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The American eel has strong, small teeth to allow it to grip and hold its prey.

American eel as prey

American eel as prey
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Large waterfowl, like this Blue Heron, prey on the American eel.

glass eels on the river bed

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An American eel in the glass life stage, one of five life stages for the eel.