Animals That Produce Electricity

Electric Eel

It can release up to 600 volts to stun prey or defend itself. Found in South American rivers.

Electric Catfish

This freshwater fish in Africa generates strong electric shocks up to 350 volts to immobilize prey.

Electric Ray

Found in warm oceans, this ray uses electricity to hunt and defend, delivering powerful jolts.

Black Ghost Knifefish

This South American fish emits weak electric fields to navigate murky water and locate food.

Torpedo Ray

Named after its shock, this ray releases pulses of electricity to catch prey and scare predators.

Elephantnose Fish

It uses weak electric fields to "see" in dark water and communicate with other fish.

Stargazer Fish

Buried in sand, it ambushes prey using electroreceptors and can shock threats with special organs.