Knifefish
Brachyhypopomus hendersoni
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Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
19,5 cm
Familia
Overview
Knifefish (Brachyhypopomus hendersoni) is a freshwater fish of the family Hypopomidae (Bluntnose Knifefishes), in the order Gymnotiformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 19,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes) |
| Familia | Hypopomidae (Bluntnose Knifefishes) |
| Especies | Brachyhypopomus hendersoni |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Knifefish get?
Knifefish can grow up to 19.5 cm long.
What family does Knifefish belong to?
Knifefish (Brachyhypopomus hendersoni) belongs to the family Hypopomidae (Bluntnose Knifefishes) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).
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