Adontosternarchus duartei

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

18.5 cm

Depth Range

8-22m

Family

Apteronotidae

About

Adontosternarchus duartei is a freshwater weakly electric fish reaching about 18.5 cm, found in South American rivers. Like other apteronotids, it generates weak electric fields to sense its environment and communicate with conspecifics.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	18.5 cm
Depth Range	8-22m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Freshwater

Depth Range

8-22m

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Taxonomy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Adontosternarchus duartei get?

Adontosternarchus duartei can grow up to 18.5 cm long.

What family does Adontosternarchus duartei belong to?

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