Knifefish
Gymnotus maculosus
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Freshwater
Familia
Overview
Knifefish (Gymnotus maculosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Gymnotidae (Electric eels), in the order Gymnotiformes.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes) |
| Familia | Gymnotidae (Electric eels) |
| Especies | Gymnotus maculosus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
What family does Knifefish belong to?
Knifefish (Gymnotus maculosus) belongs to the family Gymnotidae (Electric eels) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).
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