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The American eel (Anguilla rostrata) is found in habitats along the coast of eastern North America.
During their growth to maturity in freshwater, eels are essentially carnivores. As juveniles and adults, they feed diversely on a variety of planktonic or benthic (bottom-living) animals. These freshwater eels are characterized as active, predatory fish.12