Electric eel

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:anatomy electrocytes
modified muscle cells
detects prey
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular in aquariums
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
buoyancy control
respiration through skin
gptkbp:breeding_season rainy season
gptkbp:climate_impact habitat loss due to deforestation
gptkbp:color dark brown to gray
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:folklore
gptkb:traditional_medicine
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:discovery described by Linnaeus
gptkbp:electrification up to 600 volts
gptkbp:family gptkb:Gymnotidae
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing concerns
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives known
gptkbp:genetic_studies genome sequencing ongoing
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:Amazon_River_basin
Orinoco River basin
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Electric eel
gptkbp:human_interaction electric shock incidents
gptkbp:length up to 3 meters
gptkbp:life_cycle gptkb:Wasp
adult stage
juvenile stage
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Cobra_Commander
tucunaré
gptkbp:mythology associated with spirits
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Gymnotiformes
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
caimans
gptkbp:prey gptkb:fish
invertebrates
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:knifefish
other Gymnotidae
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest neurobiology
bioelectricity
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Electrophorus_electricus
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary
gptkbp:speed anguilliform
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with bacteria
gptkbp:uses_electricity_for hunting
self-defense
gptkbp:weight up to 20 kg
gptkbp:wildlife exhibited in zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:river
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4