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Fish
Electric Eel
Electrophorus electricus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Weight
- 15-20 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus) is a carnivore species found in South American rivers. It typically lives 10-15 years, weighing around 15-20 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the electric eel: Electric eels can produce shocks of up to 860 volts.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.