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.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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% |
Habitat & Distribution
The Electric Eel inhabits amazon basin habitats. It can be found in Amazon Basin.
Typical coloring: Grayish-brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Electric Eel is a solitary species belonging to the Gymnotidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Electric Eel is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 11 carnivore fish, the Electric Eel’s weight of Up to 20 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 55 kg.
Weight rank: #26 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Electric Eel weigh?
A Electric Eel typically weighs Up to 20 kg, which is well below average compared to the median of 55 kg among carnivore fish.
What is the conservation status of the Electric Eel?
The Electric Eel is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Electric Eel live?
The Electric Eel is found in Amazon Basin, in amazon basin habitats.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026