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Electrophorus voltai

Volta's Electric Eel

Native range continent: South America

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

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Record photograph for Electrophorus voltai
courtesy of aquariumphoto.dk; caught by Johnny Jensen · caught by Johnny Jensen · 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.

Rod & reel Documented

~ 20 kg · ~ 200 cm

Weight and length are not asserted as the same specimen.

Method
Rod & reel
Year
2008
Place
Camaiú River · Brazil · South America
Catch photographs
Record photograph for Electrophorus voltai
courtesy of aquariumphoto.dk; caught by Johnny Jensen · caught by Johnny Jensen · Record catch photo

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