Electric Eel

Common Name	Electric Eel
Scientific Name	Electrophorus Electricus
Habitat	Freshwater rivers and streams, especially in the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America
Diet	Carnivorous; feeds on fish, amphibians, birds, and small mammals
Interesting Facts	Despite their name and similar appearance, electric eels are not true eels; they are more closely related to catfish and carp
Unique Features	Ability to generate electricity for navigation, communication, hunting, and defense
Reproduction	Males create a nest from saliva where females lay eggs; males guard the nest until the eggs hatch
Conservation Status	Not currently listed as endangered; no major threats identified
Geographic Range	Bolivia Brazil Colombia
Classification	Zoology
Type	Fish
Group	Swarm
Length / Size	6 ↣ 8 / Foot
Weight / Mass	Up to 45 / Pound
Life Span	Approximately 15 ↣ Up to 22 in captivity / Year
Swim Speed	Up to 1.96 / Meter per second