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They're commonly called eels, but they aren't eels at all! Electric eels are more closely related to catfish than true eels - shocking, isn't it? Electric eels are found throughout northern South American freshwater waterways and spend most of their time along the bottom of the water. Electric eels can produce enough voltage to knock a horse off its feet, and they've developed a way to concentrate their shock!
Scientific Name: Electrophorus electricus
Range: river basins of northern South America
Size: 6+ feet (1.8m)
Diet: invertebrates, fish, small mammals and herptiles
Lifespan: unknown in the wild; 10-20 years in captivity
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