Eels

Freshwater "eels" are a mixed bag taxonomically - true eels, spiny eels and even electric knifefish are all commonly grouped under this name. Browse our species guides below.

Peacock Eel

Macrognathus siamensis

Electric Eel

Electrophorus electricus

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