Mormyrus tube-snouted ghost knifefish
Sternarchorhynchus mormyrus
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Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
54,0 cm
Familia
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 54,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes) |
| Familia | Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes) |
| Especies | Sternarchorhynchus mormyrus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Mormyrus tube-snouted ghost knifefish get?
Mormyrus tube-snouted ghost knifefish can grow up to 54.0 cm long.
What family does Mormyrus tube-snouted ghost knifefish belong to?
Mormyrus tube-snouted ghost knifefish (Sternarchorhynchus mormyrus) belongs to the family Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).
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