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Family and species profiles and aquarium care information about freshwater Eels to help eliminate the confusion and misidentification of these with true saltwater Moray Eels.
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Freshwater VS Saltwater Moray Eels

In reply to the many emails received asking the question, Can Moray Eels Live in Freshwater?, your About Guides Debbie and Stan address the common problem of misidentifying "true" saltwater Moray Eels, in particular the Snowflake species, as so-called freshwater Eels.

Freshwater VS Saltwater Moray Eels Revisited

This article by your About Guides Debbie and Stan is a follow-up on their initital article (above) that discusses so-called "true" freshwater Moray Eels, because yes, some DO live in fresh, brackish, and/or saltwater environments. Learn about these Moray Eels and how to identify them.

Freshwater Spot-Finned Spiny/Peacock Eel Profile

From DaFishDude.com Freshwater Fish FAQs, a profile with a photo of the freshwater Spot-Finned Spiny or Peacock Eel species Macrognathus siamensis.

Freshwater Tire Track Eel Profile

From DaFishDude.com Freshwater Fish FAQs, a profile on the freshwater Tire Track, Tyretrack, or White Spot Eel,Mastacembelus armatus, which is often confused with the true saltwater Snowflake Moray Eel, Echidna nebulosa.

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