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Electrophorus electricus (Electric eel)
Genus species:
   Electrophorus electricus
Common name:
   Electric eel
Genus:
   Electrophorus
Family:
   Gymnotidae
Suborder:
   Gymnotoidei
Electrophorus electricus (Electric eel)
Genus species:
   Electrophorus electricus
Common name:
   Electric eel
Genus:
   Electrophorus
Family:
   Gymnotidae
Suborder:
   Gymnotoidei
Electrophorus electricus (Electric eel)
Genus species:
   Electrophorus electricus
Common name:
   Electric eel
Genus:
   Electrophorus
Family:
   Gymnotidae
Suborder:
   Gymnotoidei

Genus (Animalia): Electrophorus

Electrophorus is a genus of Neotropical freshwater fish in the family Gymnotidae. It was believed to be a monotypic genus for over two centuries until the unexpected 2019 discovery of two additional species including the strongest bioelectricity generator in nature, Electrophorus voltai (capable of generating 860 V).


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