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Electric eels are known to live up to 15-20 years in the wild. However, in captivity they can live even longer, up to 25-30 years.
The average life expectancy of an eel is about 55 years but there are some that live to be over 100 years.
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Sea fish that gives you nasty shock?
The electric eel is a type of sea fish that can deliver a powerful electric shock to defend itself or stun prey. Its ability to generate electrical currents comes from specialized cells in its body called electrocytes. The shock of an electric eel can be strong enough to deter predators or even incapacitate small fish.
Do sharks eat electric eels?
While it's theoretically possible for a shark to eat an electric eel, it's unlikely due to the eel's ability to produce high-voltage electric shocks as a defense mechanism. Sharks typically avoid electric eels to prevent injury or damage from the electric shocks.
Eels live in which water type?
Eels can be found in both freshwater and saltwater environments, depending on the species. Some eel species live in rivers and lakes (freshwater), while others live in oceans and seas (saltwater).
Why do sharks and other animals use electricity also?
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What would you call a long snake-like fish that has circular gills?
A long snake-like fish with circular gills could be referred to as an eel.
What type of biome does an electric eel live in?
They live in a freshwater biome.
How big is an average electric eel?
The average electric eel is 4-5 ft long and weighs 20 pounds.
Where does the electric eel live?
freshwater basin of south America
What kind of water does a electric eel live in?
I think Brackish
What shape does an electric eel have?
what shape is a Electric Eel
How long is an average electric eel?
On average, approximately 2m.
What color is the electric eel?
The electric eel is the colour brown.
How long does it take for an electric eel to reproduce?
I don't know at all
Who made the electric eel?
No one made the electric eel, it is an animal.
If an electric eel is not a true eel then what is it?
It is a catfish and carp. It is not an eel.
What is the difference between an eel and an electric eel?
The eel is not electric and is able to be touched by human where as the electric eel will zap you if you touch it.
How does the electric eel use the electric discharge?
The Electric Eel uses the electric discharges for hunting and self defence
