Ironskin Eel

== Overview ==
The Ironskin Eel is a relatively large species of freshwater Eel that is mainly found in the Northwestern regions of the Primus Territory, however they can be found as far south as the Bay Of Telluride. It is defined by a large, bony caudal fin and a flat, helmet-like face. The eel possesses a remarkable defense mechanism: when threatened by a potential predator, sub-dermal corpuscles send out signals to small chemical sacs located throughout the eel's entire body. These sacs expel a reagent that combine with a slimy substance on the eel's skin to instantly produce an extremely hard metallic compound. The entire process occurs in less than a fraction of a second, leaving potential predators without time to abort their strike, grievously damaging their teeth and jaw in the process. This defense mechanism, though fascinating, can cause significant complication for boats and fishermen. There any many examples of moving boats and ships that will hit an unknown object; believing they miscalculated their route or run aground, they instead discover a large frightened Ironskin Eel dented into the hull of their vessel.