Scientists have discovered a new type of Electric eel in the waters of Amazon basin. The Electric eel produces 860 volts for self defense against predators.
This means that the new electric eel species can produce seven times the amount of electricity produced by an electric power output.
Researchers further indicated that there are three species of electric eels in the Amazon region.
Now there are two additional new species of electric eel . These are Electrophorus Varii and Electrophorus Voltai.
This new type of electric eel grows up to 6 -8 feet long.
Read the entire research on Nature Communications Journal.
