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The Electric Eel

The Electric Eel is a long and slithery creature that resides in the murky waters of the South American rivers. Not a true eel but a member of the knifefish family, they can grow up to 8 feet long and weigh up to 44 lbs. Standing out for their power to produce an electric shock, these creatures have specialized cells that act as tiny batteries to help them navigate, communicate, and hunt. Their dark-grey skin helps them camouflage in the muddy waters during the day and their single fin helps them swim gracefully.

Electric Eel
SizeUp to 8 feet (2.4 meters)
WeightUp to 44 pounds (20 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 0.6 mph (0.97 km/hr)
Key StrengthElectric shocks of up to 600 volts
Biggest WeaknessVulnerable to physical attacks
Scientific NameElectrophorus electricus
FamilyElectrophoridae
HabitatFreshwater
GeographyAmazon and Orinoco River basins in South America
DietFish, amphibians, and small mammals
Lifespan15 years - 22 years

The Electric Eel

The Electric Eel is a long and slithery creature that resides in the murky waters of the South American rivers. Not a true eel but a member of the knifefish family, they can grow up to 8 feet long and weigh up to 44 lbs. Standing out for their power to produce an electric shock, these creatures have specialized cells that act as tiny batteries to help them navigate, communicate, and hunt. Their dark-grey skin helps them camouflage in the muddy waters during the day and their single fin helps them swim gracefully.

Fun Fact: Electric Eels can produce an electric shock up to 600 volts, which is almost five times the power of a standard American wall socket!

Electric Eel
SizeUp to 8 feet (2.4 meters)
WeightUp to 44 pounds (20 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 0.6 mph (0.97 km/hr)
Key StrengthElectric shocks of up to 600 volts
Biggest WeaknessVulnerable to physical attacks
Scientific NameElectrophorus electricus
FamilyElectrophoridae
HabitatFreshwater
GeographyAmazon and Orinoco River basins in South America
DietFish, amphibians, and small mammals
Lifespan15 years - 22 years

Electric Eel Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Electric Eel and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Electric Eel vs Giant Otter

Fun Fact: Even though they are called eels, they are not related to marine eels but are actually knifefish.

Fun Fact: Despite their killer volts, natural predators such as caimans and anacondas are daring enough to feast on these electro-charged swimmers.