Electric fish are a unique species of aquatic creatures that have the ability to produce electric fields within their bodies. These electric fields are used for various purposes such as communication and navigation, and also to stun or paralyze prey. Synonyms for electric fish include the terms electrical fish, eel fish, shock fish, thunder fish and volt fish. These terms allude to the electrical properties of these creatures and help to distinguish them from other aquatic species. Electric fish are found in various regions around the world, including South America and Africa, and are of great interest to scientists studying electric fields and bioelectrical phenomena.