* Eels: These are long, slender fish with elongated bodies that resemble snakes. They lack pelvic fins and have small pectoral fins, giving them a snake-like appearance. Examples include moray eels, conger eels, and electric eels.
* Fish with elongated bodies: Some fish, like the ribbon eel, have extremely elongated bodies that can resemble snakes. However, they still have fins and other fish-like features.
* Fish that resemble snakes: Some fish may not have elongated bodies, but their color patterns, movement, or behavior might make them appear snake-like. For example, the snakehead fish has a long head and a predatory nature that gives it a snake-like appearance.
To understand what a specific person means by "snaky fish," you'd need more context.
To help them clarify, you could ask:
* "What kind of snaky fish are you thinking of?"
* "Can you describe it?"
* "Where did you see this fish?"
This will help you identify the specific fish they are referring to.