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The American eel (Anguilla rostrata) is found in habitats along the coast of eastern North America.
Moray eels are a type of fish belonging to the family Muraenidae. During the day, they typically reside in shallow tropical and subtropical waters, where they hide in crevices among coral reefs and rocks.12