Electric Catfish

Labels: Catfish, Electric Labels: Catfish, Electric Labels: electric catfish, electrifying fish, fresh water

Scientific Name: Malapterurus electricusSize: They can grow as large as 100 centimetres (39 in) SL and about 20 kilograms (44 lb) in weight.Several species of this family have the ability to produce an electric shock of up to 350 volts using electroplaques of an electric organ. Electric catfish are found in tropical Africa and the Nile River.Diet: Electric catfish are usually nocturnal and feed primarily on other fish, incapacitating their prey with electric discharges.

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Electric Ray

Labels: Electric Labels: Electric Labels: electric ray, electrifying fish, salt water

Scientific Name: Torpedo marmorataThe electric rays are a group of rays, flattened cartilaginous fish with enlarged pectoral fins, comprising the order Torpediniformes. They are known for being capable of producing an electric discharge, ranging from as little as 8 volts up to 220 volts depending on species, used to stun prey and for defense.Diet: They feed on invertebrates and small fish. They lie in wait for prey below the sand or other substrate, using their electricity to stun and capture it.

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Electric Catfish

Labels: Catfish, Electric Labels: electric catfish, electrifying fish, fresh water

Scientific Name: Malapterurus electricusSize: They can grow as large as 100 centimetres (39 in) SL and about 20 kilograms (44 lb) in weight.Several species of this family have the ability to produce an electric shock of up to 350 volts using electroplaques of an electric organ. Electric catfish are found in tropical Africa and the Nile River.Diet: Electric catfish are usually nocturnal and feed primarily on other fish, incapacitating their prey with electric discharges.

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Electric Ray

Labels: Electric Labels: electric ray, electrifying fish, salt water

Scientific Name: Torpedo marmorataThe electric rays are a group of rays, flattened cartilaginous fish with enlarged pectoral fins, comprising the order Torpediniformes. They are known for being capable of producing an electric discharge, ranging from as little as 8 volts up to 220 volts depending on species, used to stun prey and for defense.Diet: They feed on invertebrates and small fish. They lie in wait for prey below the sand or other substrate, using their electricity to stun and capture it.

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Electric Catfish

Labels: electric catfish, electrifying fish, fresh water

Scientific Name: Malapterurus electricusSize: They can grow as large as 100 centimetres (39 in) SL and about 20 kilograms (44 lb) in weight.Several species of this family have the ability to produce an electric shock of up to 350 volts using electroplaques of an electric organ. Electric catfish are found in tropical Africa and the Nile River.Diet: Electric catfish are usually nocturnal and feed primarily on other fish, incapacitating their prey with electric discharges.

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Electric Ray

Labels: electric ray, electrifying fish, salt water

Scientific Name: Torpedo marmorataThe electric rays are a group of rays, flattened cartilaginous fish with enlarged pectoral fins, comprising the order Torpediniformes. They are known for being capable of producing an electric discharge, ranging from as little as 8 volts up to 220 volts depending on species, used to stun prey and for defense.Diet: They feed on invertebrates and small fish. They lie in wait for prey below the sand or other substrate, using their electricity to stun and capture it.

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