Gymnotus cylindricus
Gymnotus cylindricus
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Overview
Gymnotus cylindricus is a freshwater fish of the family Gymnotidae (Electric eels), in the order Gymnotiformes.
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Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes) |
| Familie | Gymnotidae (Electric eels) |
| Arten | Gymnotus cylindricus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | 柱形裸背电鳗 |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What family does Gymnotus cylindricus belong to?
Gymnotus cylindricus (Gymnotus cylindricus) belongs to the family Gymnotidae (Electric eels) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).
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