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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.
Remove these ads. 1  There are over 400 species of eel. 2  Eels live in both saltwater and fresh water. 3  Even though the eel looks like a snake it is really a fish. 4  Eels have gills and very sharp teeth. 5  Most eels hide and live in caves and rock crevices. 6  Some species of eels travel up to 4,000 miles to breed. 7  After the eel breeds, it dies. 8  Eels begin ... Eels live in both saltwater and fresh water. 2  Even though the eel looks like a snake it is really a fish. 3  They have long, narrow bodies with long dorsal and anal fins. 4  Most eels have no scales.