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Native to freshwater habitats in South America, specifically the Guiana Shield.
Grows up to 2m (6ft 7in) in length.
Electric Eel
(Electrophorus electricus)
Feeds mainly on Invertebrates, but may also eat Fish and small Mammals.
Lives for around 10 - 22 years.
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!
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