LC Carnivore Amazon Basin
Up to 20 kg
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
4.8 km/h
Top Speed
Amazon Basin
Found In
Endemic to Amazon Basin, the Electric Eel is a carnivore species inhabiting amazon basin habitats. Weighing Up to 20 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Electric Eel | Carnivore Fish Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20 kg | 55 kg | ↓ 64% |
| Height | 270 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 4.8 km/h | 26.5 km/h | ↓ 82% |
| Lifespan | 12.5 yrs | 30 yrs | ↓ 58% |
Endemic to Amazon Basin
Habitat: Amazon Basin
Found In: Amazon Basin
Coloration: Grayish-brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 10 weeks
Lifespan: 10–15 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #26 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Australian Fur Seal | 18–40 kg | LC |
| 25 | Wombat | 20–35 kg | LC |
| 26 | Electric Eel | Up to 20 kg | LC |
| 27 | Dingo | 13–20 kg | LC |
| 28 | Wolverine | 9–25 kg | LC |
| 29 | Serval | 8–18 kg | LC |