Top 20 electric eel in 2022

Author: en.wikipedia.org

Date Submitted: 07/23/2020 08:02 AM

Average star voting: 5 ⭐ ( 40480 reviews)

Summary: Discover the shocking power of an eel that can unleash over 600 volts. See how these air breathers survive in the waters of the Amazon basin.

Match with the search results: The electric eels are a genus, Electrophorus, of neotropical freshwater fish from South America in the family Gymnotidae. They are known for their ability ……. read more

Author: www.nationalgeographic.com

Date Submitted: 03/23/2019 07:17 PM

Average star voting: 3 ⭐ ( 49624 reviews)

Summary: The electric eel gets its name from its shocking abilities! Special organs in the eel’s body release powerful electric charges of up to 650 volts—that’s more than five times the power of a standard United States wall socket! Although eels have the power to be the bullies of the Amazon, they are actually not very aggressive animals. The eel uses its shock to stun prey and keep predators at bay. Electric eels are nocturnal, live in muddy, dark waters, and have poor eyesight. So instead of using eyes, electric eels emit a weak electric signal, which they use like radar to navigate, to find a mate, and to find prey. Once prey is found, electric eels will use a much stronger shock to stun prey, usually smaller fish. Electric eels can grow up to 8 feet (2.5 meters) in length. Despite their appearance, electric eels aren’t actually eels at all! They are more closely related to carp and catfish. The shock of an electric eel has been known to knock a horse off its feet. Now that’s shocking!

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Author: kids.nationalgeographic.com

Date Submitted: 09/21/2020 09:17 PM

Average star voting: 4 ⭐ ( 76320 reviews)

Summary: The electric eel is a knifefish and is more closely related to catfish and carp than to other eel families. This electric fish can generate up to 800 volts of electricity!

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Author: nationalzoo.si.edu

Date Submitted: 02/01/2021 03:58 AM

Average star voting: 3 ⭐ ( 98095 reviews)

Summary: Learn about the electric eel, including their habitat, diet, range and population status, and where you can find them at the National Aquarium.

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Author: www.electriceel.com

Date Submitted: 12/15/2020 03:53 PM

Average star voting: 4 ⭐ ( 25711 reviews)

Summary: electric eel, (genus Electrophorus), any of three species of elongated South American knifefishes that produce powerful electric shocks to stun prey, usually other fish. All three species—the electric eel (Electrophorus electricus), Vari’s electric eel (E. varii), and Volta’s electric eel (E. voltai)—are found in the Amazon River or its tributaries. Electric eels have three electric organs—the main organ, Hunter’s organ, and Sach’s organ—which are made up of modified muscle cells. The main electric organ is located on the dorsal side; it spans the middle half of the body from just behind the head to the middle of the tail. Hunter’s

Match with the search results: The electric eel is a knifefish and is more closely related to catfish and carp than to other eel families. This electric fish can generate up to 800 volts ……. read more

Author: aqua.org

Date Submitted: 10/02/2019 07:58 PM

Average star voting: 4 ⭐ ( 92291 reviews)

Summary: The remarkable physiology of the electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) made it one of the first model species in science. It was pivotal for understanding animal electricity in the 1700’s, was investigated by Humboldt and Faraday in the 1800’s, was leveraged to isolate the acetylcholine receptor in the 20th century, and has inspired the design of new power sources and provided insights to electric organ evolution in the 21st century. And yet few studies have investigated the electric eel’s behavior. This review focuses on a series of recently discovered behaviors that evolved alongside the eel’s extreme physiology. Eels use their high-voltage electric discharge to remotely control prey by transcutaneously activating motor neurons. Hunting eels use this behavior in two different ways. When prey have been detected, eels use high-voltage to cause immobility by inducing sustained, involuntary muscle contractions. On the other hand, when prey are hidden, eels often use brief pulses to induce prey twitch, which causes a water movement detected by the eel’s mechanoreceptors. Once grasped in the eel’s jaws, difficult prey are often subdued by sandwiching them between the two poles (head and tail) of the eel’s powerful electric organ. The resulting concentration of the high-voltage discharge, delivered at high-rates, causes involuntary fatigue in prey muscles. This novel strategy for inactivating muscles is functionally analogous to poisoning the neuromuscular junction with venom. For self-defense, electric eels leap from the water to directly electrify threats, efficiently activating nociceptors to deter their target. The latter behavior supports a legendary account by Alexander von Humboldt who described a battle between electric eels and horses in 1800. Finally, electric eels use high-voltage not only as a weapon, but also to efficiently track fast moving prey with active electroreception. In conclusion, remarkable behaviors go hand in hand with remarkable physiology.

Match with the search results: The electric eels are a genus, Electrophorus, of neotropical freshwater fish from South America in the family Gymnotidae. They are known for their ability to stun their prey by generating electricity, delivering shocks at up to 860 volts….. read more

Author: www.britannica.com

Date Submitted: 10/07/2021 04:33 PM

Average star voting: 5 ⭐ ( 16228 reviews)

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Author: www.youtube.com

Date Submitted: 02/26/2021 09:35 PM

Average star voting: 4 ⭐ ( 13491 reviews)

Summary: Are Eels Really Electric?

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Author: www.youtube.com

Date Submitted: 09/01/2020 03:39 AM

Average star voting: 3 ⭐ ( 20311 reviews)

Summary: Enjoy this expertly researched article on the Electric Eel, including where Electric Eel s live, what they eat & more. Now with high-quality pictures.

Match with the search results: Though commonly referred to as an eel, this fish is not considered a “true” eel. While true eels are classified in the order Anguilliformes, the electric eel is ……. read more

Author: www.frontiersin.org

Date Submitted: 08/20/2020 01:08 AM

Average star voting: 5 ⭐ ( 96745 reviews)

Summary: One of the most iconic fish species of the Amazon, the Electric Eel is not a true eel but a knifefish – the only one in its family capable of

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Author: animaldiversity.org

Date Submitted: 12/13/2020 03:00 AM

Average star voting: 5 ⭐ ( 98879 reviews)

Summary: Did you know that electric eels use electrolocation to sense prey? Here are a few more suprising facts about electric eels.

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Author: www.nytimes.com

Date Submitted: 01/18/2021 07:06 AM

Average star voting: 5 ⭐ ( 62006 reviews)

Summary: Learn the scientific name, discover the habitat, diet and special characteristics of the Electric Eel with the Georgia Aquarium.

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Author: www.wonderopolis.org

Date Submitted: 08/08/2021 02:58 AM

Average star voting: 5 ⭐ ( 25068 reviews)

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Match with the search results: Electric eels can reach huge proportions, exceeding 8 feet in length and 44 pounds in weight. They have long, cylindrical bodies and flattened heads and are ……. read more

Author: thelivingplanet.com

Date Submitted: 04/29/2021 04:17 PM

Average star voting: 4 ⭐ ( 98014 reviews)

Summary: Eels, fish guide for Electric Eel, Electrophorus electricus, Electric Eel facts and fish information about the electric organ of Electrophorus electricus, Electrophorus electricus pictures and description, Electrophorus electricu care, diet and compatibility for keeping Electric Eel aquariums

Match with the search results: Electric eels are nocturnal, live in muddy, dark waters, and have poor eyesight. So instead of using eyes, electric eels emit a weak electric signal, which they ……. read more

Author: a-z-animals.com

Date Submitted: 11/02/2021 09:58 AM

Average star voting: 4 ⭐ ( 26705 reviews)

Summary: I’m shocked, shocked, I tell you.

Match with the search results: The electric eel is a knifefish and is more closely related to catfish and carp than to other eel families. This electric fish can generate up to 800 volts ……. read more

Author: www.aqua-imports.com

Date Submitted: 12/13/2021 10:33 PM

Average star voting: 5 ⭐ ( 38453 reviews)

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Match with the search results: The electric eels are a genus, Electrophorus, of neotropical freshwater fish from South America in the family Gymnotidae. They are known for their ability to stun their prey by generating electricity, delivering shocks at up to 860 volts….. read more

Author: www.treehugger.com

Date Submitted: 03/07/2021 04:48 AM

Average star voting: 4 ⭐ ( 45049 reviews)

Summary: Environmental science and conservation news

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Author: www.georgiaaquarium.org

Date Submitted: 03/02/2019 10:14 PM

Average star voting: 5 ⭐ ( 53341 reviews)

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Author: www.seriouslyfish.com

Date Submitted: 10/26/2019 05:54 AM

Average star voting: 5 ⭐ ( 75061 reviews)

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Match with the search results: Though commonly referred to as an eel, this fish is not considered a “true” eel. While true eels are classified in the order Anguilliformes, the electric eel is ……. read more

Author: www.nature.com

Date Submitted: 01/04/2021 09:30 AM

Average star voting: 3 ⭐ ( 77398 reviews)

Summary: Electrophorus voltai can deliver a jolt of 860 volts, much more than existing record of 650 volts

Match with the search results: electric eel, (genus Electrophorus), any of three species of elongated South American knifefishes that produce powerful electric shocks to stun prey, ……. read more