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Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus)

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The electric eel is an eel-shaped South American fish belonging to the family Electric Eelidae. It can generate an electric current that is enough to knock people unconscious. It is the freshwater fish with the strongest discharge ability. The output voltage can reach 300 to 800 volts. This electric eel has It is known as the "high voltage line" in the water. It is not a true eel, but is closely related to species of the order Siluriformes.
Mainly distributed in the Amazon River Basin of South America, it mostly lives in shallow ponds or on the shores of turbid water bodies. It is very large and is a famous edible fish in its origin. Its superb ability to discharge electricity makes it a very famous fish and can be used as a display fish or ornamental fish in aquariums.
Adult size: 120 - 200 cm
Temperature: 15 – 30°C
Food: fish, shrimp, aquatic animals