Mendes' tube-snouted ghost knifefish

Sternarchorhynchus mendesi

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

19.200000762939453 cm

Family

Apteronotidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	19.200000762939453 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Order	Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes)
Family	Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes)
Species	Sternarchorhynchus mendesi

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Mendes' tube-snouted ghost knifefish get?

Mendes' tube-snouted ghost knifefish can grow up to 19.200000762939453 cm long.

What family does Mendes' tube-snouted ghost knifefish belong to?

Mendes' tube-snouted ghost knifefish (Sternarchorhynchus mendesi) belongs to the family Apteronotidae (Ghost Knifefishes) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).