Oxyrhynchus tube-snouted ghost knifefish

Sternarchorhynchus oxyrhynchus

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

47.0 cm

Family

Apteronotidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	47.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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).