-Eels-

Eels

The coral reefs are home to many animals ,including eels! There are 186 types of eels but their grouped into 33 generas.

muraenidae- This famlily of eels include monrays eels. These eels are known for their muscular bodies and sharp teeth. Monray eels are usually brown or green.

Ophichthidae- This type of eels includes species known as "worm eels" and "snake eels" these are the ones ur most likley to find in small crevaeses and holes.

Congirdae- This famlily includes eels known as "conger eels". They live tend in deeper waters than other eels. There is a way to distinguse these eels, they have pectoral fins.

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