Anguillidae

What Eats An Eel?

Slipping through murky waters from rivers to reefs, eels inhabit an incredible diversity of aquatic habitats across the globe. Over 800 species fill niches as predators and prey, from tiny two-inch worm eels to giant morays reaching 13 feet long. Yet even these slippery fish get eaten by a variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals. This article explores what eats…