What is an electric eels natural habitat?

The electric eel is native to freshwater rivers and streams in tropical South America, primarily the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. They inhabit muddy substrates with abundant vegetation and shallow waters, particularly at the edges of rivers, creeks, ponds, and flooded savannas. These areas provide cover, ample prey, and optimal conductivity for their electrical discharges. Electric eels thrive in slow-moving or stagnant waters with temperatures ranging from 22 to 28 degrees Celsius.