Oxyrhynchus tube-snouted ghost knifefish
Sternarchorhynchus oxyrhynchus
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Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
47,0 cm
Familia
Overview
Oxyrhynchus tube-snouted ghost knifefish (Sternarchorhynchus oxyrhynchus) is a freshwater fish of the family Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes), in the order Gymnotiformes. Maximum recorded length is 47 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 47,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes) |
| Familia | Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes) |
| Especies | Sternarchorhynchus oxyrhynchus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Oxyrhynchus tube-snouted ghost knifefish get?
Oxyrhynchus tube-snouted ghost knifefish can grow up to 47.0 cm long.
What family does Oxyrhynchus tube-snouted ghost knifefish belong to?
Oxyrhynchus tube-snouted ghost knifefish (Sternarchorhynchus oxyrhynchus) belongs to the family Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).
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