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[[File: | [[File:AC4DB - Moray Eel.png|thumb|230px|A moray eel]] | ||
'''Moray eels''' are a family of eels found in most of the world's oceans, though nearly all species occur in tropical regions such as the [[Caribbean Sea]]. | '''Moray eels''' are a family of {{Wiki|Eel|eels}} found in most of the world's oceans, though nearly all species occur in tropical regions such as the [[Caribbean Sea]]. | ||
Living at rocky shorelines, coral reefs and [[ | Living at rocky shorelines, coral reefs and [[shipwreck]]s, moray eels hide in crevices by day and forage for food by night. Their body is covered by a layer of mucus that protects it from parasites, while also giving it a greenish hue. Although they are generally benign to [[human]]s, they will bite if surprised or touched. As well as this, the eel's flesh can lead to {{Wiki|Ciguatera|ciguatera poisoning}} if eaten. | ||
==History== | |||
During the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] and later [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] encountered numerous hostile eels while diving in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]].<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> [[Alonzo Batilla]] also found them as he was fishing.<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | |||
In 2023, Edward's descendant [[Noa Kim]] stumbled onto an eel nest while exploring the [[shipwreck]] of the [[Ourang Medan|SS ''Ourang Medan'']] to find a [[Crescent amulet|crescent-shaped]] [[Piece of Eden]].<ref name="FT 76">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 76|Episode 76]]</ref> The eels quickly turned hostile and chased Noa, who escaped by sealing himself in a room, which happened to be where the Piece of Eden was located.<ref name="FT 77">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 77|Episode 77]]</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
AC4 Eel Attack.png|An eel biting | GreenMorayEelACP.png|A green moray eel | ||
SpottedMorayEelACP.png|A spotted moray eel | |||
AC4 Moray Eel.png|An eel swimming | |||
AC4 Eel Attack.png|An eel biting Edward | |||
ACFT - Moray eels.png|Eels inside the ''Ourang Medan''{{'}}s shipwreck | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Animals]] | [[Category:Animals]] | ||
[[Category:Marine animals]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:39, 2 July 2025
Moray eels are a family of eels found in most of the world's oceans, though nearly all species occur in tropical regions such as the Caribbean Sea.
Living at rocky shorelines, coral reefs and shipwrecks, moray eels hide in crevices by day and forage for food by night. Their body is covered by a layer of mucus that protects it from parasites, while also giving it a greenish hue. Although they are generally benign to humans, they will bite if surprised or touched. As well as this, the eel's flesh can lead to ciguatera poisoning if eaten.
History[edit | edit source]
During the early 18th century, the pirate and later Assassin Edward Kenway encountered numerous hostile eels while diving in the West Indies.[1] Alonzo Batilla also found them as he was fishing.[2]
In 2023, Edward's descendant Noa Kim stumbled onto an eel nest while exploring the shipwreck of the SS Ourang Medan to find a crescent-shaped Piece of Eden.[3] The eels quickly turned hostile and chased Noa, who escaped by sealing himself in a room, which happened to be where the Piece of Eden was located.[4]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A green moray eel -
A spotted moray eel -
An eel swimming -
An eel biting Edward -
Eels inside the Ourang Medan's shipwreck
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple