Electric Eel (electrophorus electricus) has a size 2.5m (8.22ft). Electric Eel is a fish that inhabits river in the amazon. It has a scales skin type. The diet is carnivore. The maximum speed it can reach is 8 km/h (5mph). These fishs usually live 15 - 22 years. The average weight of the electric eel is 20kg (44lbs).
Facts about electric eels
Name | Electric Eel |
Class | Actinopterygii |
Genus | Electrophorus |
Main Prey | Fish, birds, small mammals |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Life Span | 15 - 22 years |
Colour | Black, white, purple, blue |
Family | Gymnotidae |
Habitat | River in the amazon |
Top Speed | 8 km/h (5mph) |
Average Clutch Size | 20,000 |
Type | Fish |
Distinctive Features | Long body and organs that produce and electric current |
Scientific Name | Electrophorus electricus |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Skin Type | Scales |
Predators | Human |
Size (L) | 2.5m (8.22ft) |
Weight | 20kg (44lbs) |
Order | Gymnotiformes |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Diet | Carnivore |