Electric Eel Note Card
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They are known for their ability to stun their prey by generating electricity, delivering shocks at up to 860 volts. Despite their name, it is not closely related to the true eels but are members of the electroreceptive neotropical knifefish order, which is more closely related to the catfish. They can grow to a maximum length of 250 cm (about 8 feet) and a maximum published weight: 20.0 kg (about 44 lbs).