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'''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 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 humans, 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 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] encountered the eels while diving in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> [[Alonzo Batilla]] also found them as he was fishing.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> | ||
AC4 Eel Attack.png|An eel biting [[Edward Kenway]] | AC4 Eel Attack.png|An eel biting [[Edward Kenway]] | ||
GreenMorayEelACP.png|A green moray eel | |||
SpottedMorayEelACP.png|A spotted moray eel | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Animals]] | [[Category:Animals]] | ||
[[Category:Marine animals]] | [[Category:Marine animals]] | ||
Revision as of 10:48, 15 March 2020
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
During the 18th century, the pirate Edward Kenway encountered the eels while diving in the West Indies.[1] Alonzo Batilla also found them as he was fishing.[2]
Gallery
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An eel biting Edward Kenway -
A green moray eel -
A spotted moray eel
