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Electric eel

It is capable of generating powerful electric shocks, which it uses for both hunting and self-defense. It is an apex predator in its South American range. Despite its name it is not an eel at all but rather a knifefish.

Electric eel
 
 

The electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, is a species of fish.
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