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Gymnotidae

electric eel

Electrophorus electricus

Nocturnal and capable of strong shocks

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

electric eel is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 250 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Neotropical Knifefishes
Family: Gymnotidae
Genus: Electrophorus
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated

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