Electric Eel


Fish Information

Species

Electric Eel

Scientific Name

Electrophorus electricus

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Fish Group

Eels

Lifestyle

Benthopelagic

Waters

Freshwater

Locations

Amazon River

Region

South America

An eel that is restricted to the Guiana Shield. Reaches up to 44 pounds, 98.5 inches.

Found at Amazon River.