What does an electric eel eat?

Electric eels can generate an electrical charge of up to 600 volts in order to stun prey and keep predators at bay. Photograph by Norbert Wu, Minden Pictures/National Geographic Creative. Common Name: Electric Eel. Scientific Name: Electrophorus electricus. Type: Fish. Diet: Carnivores. Group Name: Swarm. read more

Dragon eels consume fish, but also eat squid and octopus. Garden eels eat meat, live shrimp and feeder fish. Moray eels eat fish, mollusks and other eels. They hunt through smell and hide and ambush their prey. Juvenile electric eels eat invertebrates such as shrimp and crabs, while adults eat fish, crustaceans and amphibians. read more

Electric eels feed on invertebrates, although adult eels may also consume fish and small mammals, such as rats. First-born hatchlings eat other eggs and embryos from later clutches. The juveniles eat invertebrates, such as shrimp and crabs. Reproduction. The electric eel is known for its unusual breeding behavior. read more

Electric eels are not eels at all, but a form of knife fish, somewhat related to catfish. They are not eaten, just because there is relatively little flesh suitable for consumption by humans. Much of the fish is devoted to the three types of organs that are responsible for generating its high-voltage and low-voltage electricity. read more