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Gymnotiformes  

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  • An order of neotropical electric fish found chiefly in the waters of South America. They continually emit weak electric discharges, which they use in object location and communication. A most popular species of research interest is the electric eel, ELECTROPHORUS electricus. Any species of fish in the family Gymnotidae. Genus in the family Eigenmanniidae.

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