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Electric catfish close-up. The catfish can discharge a shock of up to 450 volts to defend itself and capture prey.

Electric catfish close-up. The catfish can discharge a shock of up to 450 volts to defend itself and capture prey.

Electric catfish close-up. The catfish can discharge a shock of up to 450 volts to defend itself and capture prey.

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The Electric Catfish is characterized by a long, puffy body with thick lips, small eyes, rounded snout and three pairs of barbels.

The Electric Catfish is characterized by a long, puffy body with thick lips, small eyes, rounded snout and three pairs of barbels.

The Electric Catfish is characterized by a long, puffy body with thick lips, small eyes, rounded snout and three pairs of barbels.

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Electric Catfish are generally gray-brown on the back and sides.

Electric Catfish are generally gray-brown on the back and sides.

Electric Catfish are generally gray-brown on the back and sides.

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Electric catfish in aquarium tank. Some of these fish can easily measure up to 4 feet long from snout to tail.

Electric catfish in aquarium tank. Some of these fish can easily measure up to 4 feet long from snout to tail.

Electric catfish in aquarium tank. Some of these fish can easily measure up to 4 feet long from snout to tail.

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