Adontosternarchus devenanzii

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

18.600000381469727 cm

Family

Apteronotidae

About

Adontosternarchus devenanzii is a freshwater weakly electric fish reaching about 18.6 cm, found in South American river systems. It belongs to the family Apteronotidae and uses electric organ discharges to navigate and communicate in murky waters.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	18.600000381469727 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Order	Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes)
Family	Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes)
Species	Adontosternarchus devenanzii

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Adontosternarchus devenanzii get?

Adontosternarchus devenanzii can grow up to 18.600000381469727 cm long.

What family does Adontosternarchus devenanzii belong to?

Adontosternarchus devenanzii (Adontosternarchus devenanzii) belongs to the family Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).