African knife fish
Xenomystus nigri
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African knife fish (Xenomystus nigri) is a freshwater fish of the family Notopteridae (Featherbacks), in the order Osteoglossiformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm.
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The African knife fish (Xenomystus nigri) is a freshwater fish reaching up to 30 cm in length. It has a distinctive knife-shaped body and uses weak electric fields to navigate in the murky waters of West and Central African rivers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes) |
| Familia | Notopteridae (Featherbacks) |
| Especies | Xenomystus nigri |
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