African knife fish
Xenomystus nigri
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Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Longueur maximale
30,0 cm
Famille
À propos
The African knife fish (Xenomystus nigri) is a freshwater fish reaching up to 30 cm in length. It has a distinctive knife-shaped body and uses weak electric fields to navigate in the murky waters of West and Central African rivers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes) |
| Famille | Notopteridae (Featherbacks) |
| Espèces | Xenomystus nigri |
Foire aux questions
How big does African knife fish get?
African knife fish can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
What family does African knife fish belong to?
African knife fish (Xenomystus nigri) belongs to the family Notopteridae (Featherbacks) in the order Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes).
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