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The electric eel, *Electrophorus electricus*, is a South American freshwater fish belonging to the Gymnotidae family. It’s notable for its ability to generate powerful electrical discharges, reaching up to 860 volts. These shocks are used for stunning prey and deterring predators. The species inhabi...
Volta's electric eel is the common name for Electrophorus voltai, a species of electric eel from South America that was formally described in 2019. It is a freshwater knifefish rather than a true eel and can produce electrical discharges exceeding 860 volts. These discharges are used for hunting, de...
Vari's electric eel is the species Electrophorus varii, one of three recognized electric eel species in the genus Electrophorus. It was described as distinct in a 2019 study that combined genetic, anatomical, ecological, and electrical evidence, and it is associated with murky, slow-flowing lowland...
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