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Saltwater Eel Collection

The saltwater eel, also known as the European eel (Anguilla anguilla), is a fascinating creature that has captured the attention of artists and scientists alike

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: The European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

The European eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Illustration of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Grey-blue Conger Eel (Conger sp. )

Grey-blue Conger Eel (Conger sp. )
Grey-blue Conger Eel (Conger sp.)

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Creation of the fish and birds

Creation of the fish and birds, a scene from miltons paradise lost. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Pisces, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880

Pisces, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
1) Pilot fish (Naucrates ducto), 2) Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus brevirostris), 3) Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus), 4) Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), 5 Freshwater eel (Anguilla)

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Digital illustration of Gulper Eel or Pelican Eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides)

Digital illustration of Gulper Eel or Pelican Eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides), with large mouth and long tail

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: The electric eel (Electrophorus electricus)

The electric eel (Electrophorus electricus)
Illustration of a the electric eel (Electrophorus electricus)

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Mediterranean moray (Muraena helena)

Mediterranean moray (Muraena helena)
Illustration of a Mediterranean moray (Muraena helena)

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Aquatic salamander (Amphiuma tridactylum)

Aquatic salamander (Amphiuma tridactylum)
Old engraved illustration of an Amphiuma, conger eels, congo snake or aquatic salamander

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: European Eel (Anguilla anguilla), side view

European Eel (Anguilla anguilla), side view

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Starred Eel illustration 1856

Starred Eel illustration 1856
Narrative of the expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan : performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C. Perry

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Moray illustration 1856

Moray illustration 1856
Narrative of the expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan : performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C. Perry

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Fish ell hooks engraving 1812

Fish ell hooks engraving 1812
RURAL SPORTS by the Reverend William Barker Daniel

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Eel (Anguilliformes), with long, slender body

Eel (Anguilliformes), with long, slender body

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Illustration of an European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

Illustration of an European eel (Anguilla anguilla)

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Puffin with sand eels on Staple island

Puffin with sand eels on Staple island
Puffins are a small species of alcids (auks) in the bird genus Fratercula with a brightly coloured beak during the breeding season

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: A zebra eel (Gymnomuraena zebra) in Costa Rica

A zebra eel (Gymnomuraena zebra) in Costa Rica
A zebra moray eel (Gymnomuraena zebra) in Costa Rica

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: A male ribbon eel peering from its hole, Papua New Guinea

A male ribbon eel peering from its hole, Papua New Guinea
A male ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) peering from its hole, Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: A blue ribbon eel displays its open mouth to the photographer, Fiji

A blue ribbon eel displays its open mouth to the photographer, Fiji
A beautiful Ribbon Eel displays its open mouth to the photographer, Fiji

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: A ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) in Indonesia

A ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) in Indonesia

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Blue ribbon eel, head on view, Bali

Blue ribbon eel, head on view, Bali
Blue ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita), head on view, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Blue ribbon eel with mouth wide open on a Fijian reef

Blue ribbon eel with mouth wide open on a Fijian reef

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Eel Pie Island

Eel Pie Island
circa 1890: Eel Pie Island off the Middlesex mainland at Twickenham, Surrey. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: A Basket Of Fresh Caught Seafood

A Basket Of Fresh Caught Seafood
A basket of fresh caught seafood, including fish, lobsters, a crab, and an eel, presented on top of leaves and seaweed, Hawaaii, ca.1960s. (Photo by Tom Kelley/Getty Images)

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Seaweed washed ashore, evening light, Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Western Australia, Australia

Seaweed washed ashore, evening light, Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Conger Eel (Conger conger), close-up, side view

Conger Eel (Conger conger), close-up, side view

Background imageSaltwater Eel Collection: Egypt, Red Sea, Garden eels (Heteroconger cobra) on sea bed, close-up

Egypt, Red Sea, Garden eels (Heteroconger cobra) on sea bed, close-up


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The saltwater eel, also known as the European eel (Anguilla anguilla), is a fascinating creature that has captured the attention of artists and scientists alike. From the Grey-blue Conger Eel (Conger sp. ) to the Gulper Eel or Pelican Eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides), these elusive creatures have inspired various forms of artistic expression. In a hand-colored lithograph published in 1880 titled "Pisces, " we see an intricate depiction of different species of eels alongside birds, showcasing their interconnectedness in nature's tapestry. The digital illustration of the Gulper Eel highlights its distinctive features, with its large mouth and long tail captivating our imagination. Silhouettes of eels remind us of their mysterious presence lurking beneath the ocean's surface. However, not all eels are shrouded in darkness; some possess electrifying abilities like the electric eel (Electrophorus electricus). This shocking adaptation sets it apart from other marine creatures and showcases nature's incredible diversity. Amongst these remarkable species is the Mediterranean moray (Muraena helena), displaying its vibrant colors and unique body shape. Similarly, an aquatic salamander called Amphiuma tridactylum reminds us that there are other intriguing water-dwelling creatures beyond just fish. A side view illustration captures the elegance and gracefulness of the European Eel, emphasizing its slender form gliding through underwater currents effortlessly. Meanwhile, an 1856 depiction showcases a Starred Eel with intricate patterns adorning its skin—a testament to both beauty and biodiversity within this group. Lastly, we encounter another stunning representation from 1856—an illustration capturing a Moray's essence as it gracefully moves through coral reefs. These illustrations serve as windows into a world hidden beneath waves—inviting us to appreciate and protect these mesmerizing creatures for generations to come.