Electric Catfish by danob
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Description
The electric catfish is the only species in a family all its own. And it produces its own electric currents in order to "see" where it's going and to electrocute its prey.
They live in streams, swamps and lakes of tropical Africa, where the water can be cloudy. So these fish must often rely on special senses to find their way. Water conducts electricity well, so this fish produces a continuous electric current in the water around it. It can detect any object that disturbs the current with special receptors located beneath its skin.
A large one can weigh 55lbs and can generate 360 volts so not one to go cleaning the tank with bare hands... They have also never been bred in captivity. Talk about unique! Not going to win any beauty contest is it!!
Thanks for taking time to look and any comments you care to make
Comments (46)
Thnaks for your info, it's a stunning capture and a lovely presentation ;O)
amazing capture, great macro. phantastic!!!
what a scary image!
OH MY - very creepy looking! Great capture!
Nothing better than fried catfish done to a crisp... this one could cook itself I guess. LOL Stunning and catfish is my favorite fish btw.
Cute are not! But this is a great portrait - Congrats!
Amazing Work!!
A fantastic portrait of this wonderful looking Electric Catfish! A powerful photography! ;-)
What a bizarre and strangly beautiful image!!!
Great Wildlife Portrait.
What a fascinating animal superbly captured by your fantastic photographer's eye! A very interesting narrative too...(How about making some room for a sample of this fish in each new motorcar which rolls off the assembly line, and laugh at the soaring cost of crude oil?!)
ugly lil sucker isnt he! nice shot and info!
A must see at full size to appreciate all the textures and details in this ugly face (sorry, did I just say that out loud LOL!!) A brilliant capture Danny - this must have been a difficult capture for sure! Hugs Chrissy xx
Great capture of an interesting looking face!
Well beautiful in it's own way...and thanks for all the extra time you take to tell us about the marvelous creatures you photograph. Really wonderful capture.
very excellent work! 5!