Electric Eels are a species of Knifefish despite their name that lives in the Amazon and Orinoco River.

They are more closely related to Catfish than Eels.

It can generate up to 860 volts of electricity which it uses for hunting, self-defence and communicating with other Electric Eels.

Electric Eels can be 2 metres in length, and can weigh up to 20 kilograms.

They are dark grey-brown on the back and yellow or orange on the belly.

Here is a video about Electric Eels.