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PLACES TO STAY
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Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus) in the wild
near Pacaya-Samiria NR, Peru

Pacaya-Samiria NR, Peru is one of the top spots to sight Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus)

BEST TIME TO SEE

Year-round

SIGHTING TIP

Best seen with community guides on Amazon oxbow lakes; the eel surfaces to gulp air.

Coordinates

5.3000°S, 74.5000°W

HABITAT

Slow, muddy rivers and swamps

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Hotels and Stays Nearby

Within 25 Km

Guided Wildlife Tours & Things to Do Nearby

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