Electrophorus electricus Linnaeus

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:abilities problem-solving
gptkbp:anatomy yes
modified muscle cells
gptkbp:application bioelectricity
gptkbp:aquarium_trade yes
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:breeding_season rainy season
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color during mating season
gptkbp:coloration dark brown to olive green
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:electric_eel
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:electric_field_detection yes
gptkbp:electric_field_strength up to 15 Hz
gptkbp:electric_shock up to 600 volts
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives water quality
gptkbp:family gptkb:Gymnotidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:gills external gills
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
gptkbp:habitat_preference slow-moving waters
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:Amazon_Basin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Electrophorus electricus Linnaeus
gptkbp:human_interaction limited
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage plankton
free-swimming
gptkbp:length 2.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 15 to 20 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration
gptkbp:muscle_tissue modified for electricity production
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:none
gptkbp:order gptkb:Gymnotiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_interest neurobiology
gptkbp:size 1 meter
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:speed anguilliform
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:Sternopygus_macrurus
none known
gptkbp:territorial_behavior yes
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife ambush
gptkbp:year 1766
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electrophorus_electricus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5