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Electric Eel
(Electrophorus Electricus)
Core Data
Designation: Electric Knifefish
Habitat: Found in freshwater habitats in South America, specifically the Guiana Shield.
Diet: Feeds mainly on invertebrates, although they may also consume fish and small mammals.
Size: Grows to about 2m (6ft 7in) in length.
Lifecycle: Lives around 10 to 22 years based on gender, captivity status, and other factors.
Specialized Functions
The Electric Eel has 3 different electric organs that run through its body which can be used in a number of different ways! Low volts can be used to sense the environment around it while higher volts can be used to stun prey or as a defense. It can concentrate its discharge by curling up and making contact at two points on its body. This particular species has a max volt of 480 volts though other species can reach even up to 840 volts!