The pelican eel, also known as a gulper eel, measures about 3.3 feet (1 m) long and has deep black skin that absorbs nearly all light, making it practically invisible in the dark depths of the ocean.

The slender "gulper eel" can unhinge its jaw and expand its throat, enabling it to eat squid-sized prey in a single gulp. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

While surfacing from their last dive, they spotted an unexpected animal: a gulper eel, the institute said June 20 on Twitter. Gulper eels, also known as pelican eels, are known for their “large ...

Remotely operated vehicle on a research dive captures close-up video of a beady-eyed gulper eel with a parasitic copepod permanently attached to its body. When you purchase through links on our ...