AnAge entry for Electrophorus electricus

Classification (HAGRID: 04061)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Teleostei
            Order: Gymnotiformes
                Family: Electrophoridae
                    Genus: Electrophorus
Species
Electrophorus electricus
Common name
Electric eel
Synonyms
Electrophorus multivalvulus, Gymnotus electricus, Gymnotus regius

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
12.6 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 163322
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8005
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