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The electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) is an electric fish, and the only species in that genus. They are capable of generating powerful electric shocks of up to 600 volts, which they use for hunting, self-defense, and communicating with fellow eels. Despite the name, it is not an eel, but rather a knifefish.n the electric eel, some 5,000 to 6,000 stacked electroplaques are capable of producing a shock at up to 600 volts and 1 ampere of current (600 watts) for a duration of two milliseconds.
The shock of an electric eel has been known to knock a horse off its feet. Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: Despite their serpentine appearance, electric eels are not actually eels. Their scientific classification is closer to carp and catfish.These famous freshwater predators get their name from the enormous electrical charge they can generate to stun prey and dissuade predators.he shock of an electric eel has been known to knock a horse off its feet. Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: Despite their serpentine appearance, electric eels are not actually eels. Their scientific classification is closer to carp and catfish.