Moray eel

Moray eels are a family of found in most of the world's oceans, though nearly all species occur in tropical regions such as the Caribbean Sea.
Living at rocky shorelines, coral reefs and shipwrecks, moray eels hide in crevices by day and forage for food by night. Their body is covered by a layer of mucus that protects it from parasites, while also giving it a greenish hue. Although they are generally benign to humans, they will bite if surprised or touched. As well as this, the eel's flesh can lead to if eaten.
==History==
During the early 18th century, the pirate and later Assassin Edward Kenway encountered numerous hostile eels while diving in the West Indies.Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Alonzo Batilla also found them as he was fishing.Assassin's Creed: Pirates
In 2023, Edward's descendant Noa Kim stumbled onto an eel nest while exploring the shipwreck of the SS Ourang Medan to find a crescent-shaped Piece of Eden.Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 76 The eels quickly turned hostile and chased Noa, who escaped by sealing himself in a room, which happened to be where the Piece of Eden was located.Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 77
==Gallery==
GreenMorayEelACP.png|A green moray eel
SpottedMorayEelACP.png|A spotted moray eel
AC4 Eel Attack.png|An eel biting Edward
ACFT - Moray eels.png|Eels inside the Ourang Medans shipwreck
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 
*Assassin's Creed: Pirates
*Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
==References==
Category:Animals
Category:Marine animals