Scientific name: Electrophorus electricus
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Electric eels can be found in the waters of South America. They are carnivorous fish that has the ability to generate a 500 volt electric shock through around 7m of still water.
Electric eel's life span in the wild is around 15 years. These solitary fishes can measure up to 2.5 m and weigh 22 kg.
They feed on fishes and insects but death by humans by these animals are exremely rare :)
Their conservation status : Least concern
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