Eel facts

Eel facts

• There are up to 800 different types of eels
• Most eels don't have scales.
• The eel’s backbone is made up of over 100 vertebrae which makes it very flexible.
• Some species of eels travel up to 4,000 miles to breed. This journey can take the eel over seven months to finish. While on the journey, the eel doesn’t eat.
• Most moray eels average 5 feet in length. The largest species, the slender giant moray eel, can grow to 13 feet in length.
• Eel is a delicacy in many cultures. The eel must must be cooked thoroughly because its blood is toxic.