gymnotus

/ˈɡɪm.nə.təs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of electric fish, especially the family Gymnotidae, found in South America, characterized by their ability to generate electric fields and produce a range of electrical signals.

“The aquarium featured a rare gymnotus, an electric fish native to the Amazon River basin.”

Synonyms

  • South American knifefish
  • electric fish