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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...
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Volta's electric eel (Electrophorus voltai) was described in 2019 and produces discharges exceeding 860 volts, the highest bioelectric voltage recorded for any living animal.
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Vari's electric eel (Electrophorus varii) is one of three electric eel species formally described in 2019 by de Santana et al., found in upland Amazon basin river systems.
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