Currently, there are many types of fishes that can generate electric field roaming around from ocean to small rivers in our environment. This presentation depicts three of the most common electric fishes available.
3. LOCATION RANGE USAGE
Electric rays can be
found in arctic ocean.
known for being capable
of producing an electric
discharge, ranging from
8 to 220 volts.
They lie in wait for prey
below the sand or other
substrate, using their
electricity to stun and
capture it.
4. ELECTRIC
The electric eel has an
elongated, cylindrical
body, typically growing to
about 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in
length, and 20 kg (44 lb) in
weight.
5. LOCATION RANGE USAGE
Electric eels inhabit fresh
waters of the Amazon and
Orinoco River basins in South
America,.
Are capable of producing a
shock up to 860 volts and 1
ampere of current (860 watts)
for a duration of two
milliseconds.
They lie in wait for prey,
using their electricity to stun
and capture it.
6. ELECTRIC
CATFISH
Electric catfish is the common name for the
catfish (order Siluriformes) family
Malapteruridae. Electric catfish are usually
nocturnal and feed primarily on other fish,
incapacitating their prey with electric
discharges. They can grow up to 1 m long
7. LOCATION RANGE USAGE
Electric catfish are found in
tropical Africa and the Nile
River.
a large fish may generate an
electric shock from 300 to 400
volts.
Catfish does use its
electricity as a weapon to
ward off predators or to kill
its prey.
