BLACK-EDGED MORAY EEL
GYMNOTHORAX OCELLATUS
They have sharp, jagged teeth and are covered in a non-toxic mucus coat.
The slime helps them glide through the water in a fast, frictionless way; it helps them build sand burrows by acting as a sort of glue for the tiny sand granules.
Their vision is very poor, and they rely on motion and smell a lot more than eyesight when it comes to hunting.
Did you know?
The underside of the eel is also gold in color, and the tail is outlined in black, which gives it its name.
Conservation status
LEAST CONCERN (LC):
Less likely to become endangered anytime soon.
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