The family occurs widely throughout tropical Africa, from the western side of the continent across the the Nile river.
No, although both electric eels and catfish are ray-finned fishes, electric eels are the only members of the genus Electrophorus. There are electric catfish, but they are not closely related to electric eels and their electric shock only reaches an intensity of 35o volts versus the electric eels' intensity of 6oo volts.
The electric eel is in the catfish and carp category but they behave like eels.
It is a catfish and carp. It is not an eel.
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Just about every continent other than antarctica.
Electric catfish produce electricity through specialized cells called electrocytes, which are organized in structures similar to batteries. When the fish's nervous system activates these cells, they create a flow of ions, generating an electric current. This ability allows electric catfish to stun prey, navigate their environment, and communicate with other fish. The voltage produced can vary, with some species capable of generating significant electric shocks for defense and hunting.
In the game "Uns2," electric catfish whiskers can typically be found in aquatic environments, particularly in bodies of water that are home to electric catfish. Players can often gather these items by fishing or exploring underwater areas where these fish reside. Additionally, some quests or challenges may reward players with whiskers upon completion. Be sure to check in-game maps or guides for specific locations.
Electric catfish are primarily preyed upon by larger freshwater predators, including crocodiles, large fish species, and some birds, such as herons and kingfishers. Their ability to generate electric shocks serves as a defense mechanism, deterring many potential threats. However, they can still fall victim to predators that have evolved to tolerate or avoid their electric discharges. Overall, their main predators are those that can overpower or outmaneuver them despite their electric capabilities.
No, the moray eel is not an electric fish because it does not generate an electric field. The electric eel, electric catfish and electric rays are examples of electric fish who's electrical organ discharge can be used to stun their prey.
YES you can have one in Canada. I purchased mine in 1992 from a pet store in Trenton Ont. The store doesn't exist any more. I still have it living in a 65 gal aquarium by it's self. I f could answer this question for me. how long does an African Electric Catfish live in captivity?
There are many fish in the catfish family, but here is a list of selected common species; Blue catfish-Ictalurus Furcatatus, Channel catfish-Ictalurus Punctatus, White catfish-Ameiurus Catus, Flathead Catfish-Pylodictis Olivaris.
Catfish can swim. Some Amazonian catfish can eat people