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Electrophorus electricus

Electric Eel

Native range continent: South America

Electrophorus electricus is listed in the freshwater record catalogue (knifefishes).

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Record photograph for Electrophorus electricus
caught by unknown · caught by unknown · Record catch photograph

Record claims

Within the current result set, documented rod-and-reel weights are preferred, then documented unknown-method weights, then other methods, then found-dead. Length is used only when no weight exists; age only when neither weight nor length exists. Questionable claims appear only if nothing documented remains. Ties prefer the larger value, then exact over approximate/over, then the newer year.

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