gymnotus capitimaculatus (gymnotus capitimaculatus) in Spotted electric eels inhabit slow-moving rivers and streams with muddy bottoms and dense vegetation.
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gymnotus capitimaculatus

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gymnotus capitimaculatusESA Categories -fish

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    gymnotus capitimaculatus

  • Regions

    BrazilArgentinaPeru

  • Population

    Approximately 10,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Spotted electric eels inhabit slow-moving rivers and streams with muddy bottoms and dense vegetation.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    5, and 15

Regions

Brazil, Argentina, Peru

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