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Electric Eel

Electrophorus electricus

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Fish
  • South America

About the Electric Eel

The Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus) is a fish found in South America. Its habitats include freshwater environments, rainforests, and wetlands.

This fish weighs about 20 kg and can live for around 15 years. At full speed it can reach 8 km/h. Its estimated population is around 100,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Electrophorus electricus
Group
Fish
Region
South America
Habitats
Freshwater, Rainforest, Wetland
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
20 kg
Lifespan
15 years
Top speed
8 km/h
Estimated population
100,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Steven G. Johnson
Changes
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Find the Electric Eel in Animal Gacha

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