Lurking beneath rocks and logs, New Zealand longfin eels wait until nightfall to hunt. These slimy and slippery predatory fish can travel between waterways by slithering over land. Exciting, leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the longfin eel's natural habitat, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence. A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. Includes a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.