electric eel

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptations highly developed sensory systems
gptkbp:anatomy modified muscle cells
detects prey
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular in public aquariums
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:breeding_season rainy season
gptkbp:captive_breeding attempts in aquaculture
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by water temperature changes
gptkbp:color dark brown to olive green
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Electrophorus_electricus
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance in indigenous folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:discovery described by Carl Linnaeus
gptkbp:electric_organ_function gptkb:communication
gptkbp:electric_organ_location in the tail
gptkbp:electric_organ_structure three pairs of electric organs
gptkbp:electric_shock used for self-defense
used for hunting
gptkbp:electrification produces electric shocks
up to 600 volts
gptkbp:environmental_concerns habitat destruction
gptkbp:family gptkb:Gymnotidae
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing concerns
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives known
gptkbp:genetic_studies genome sequencing ongoing
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
gptkbp:habitat_preference slow-moving waters
gptkbp:has_skin smooth and slimy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label electric eel
gptkbp:human_interaction electric shocks can be dangerous
gptkbp:length up to 2.5 meters
gptkbp:life_cycle gptkb:Wasp
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
gptkbp:muscle_type red muscle fibers
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Gymnotiformes
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
larger fish
caimans
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:knifefish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research neurobiology research
studied for bioelectricity
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary
gptkbp:social_structure non-social species
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with other fish species
gptkbp:weight up to 20 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electrophorus_electricus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5