Where do eels live?

Eels are an order of predatory elongated fish with a fused dorsal fin covering the length of the back. Most eels do not have pectoral or pelvic fins, or if they do, these fins are so small they are not useful. Eels can be found in the top three zones of the ocean: epipelagic, mesopelagic and bathypelagic. read more

Some eels, such as green moray eels, lead solitary lives, and they are commonly found concealed among rock fissures near shallow waters or where coral reefs are abundant. American eels, which only become active at night, often stay hidden in muddy or pebbly waters during daytime. read more

Electric eels are freshwater fish that live in lakes and streams in South America. They prefer habitats that are very muddy. Electric eels are obligate air breathers. So they do find in water that has no dissolved oxygen. oxygen. Stagnate, vegetation choked ponds have no dissolved oxygen. Electric eels are not considered ‘true’ eels. read more