Clown knifefish
Chitala chitala
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Freshwater
अधिकतम लंबाई
122.0 cm
कुल
Overview
Clown knifefish (Chitala chitala) is a freshwater fish of the family Notopteridae (Featherbacks), in the order Osteoglossiformes. Maximum recorded length is 122 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 122.0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Freshwater
मछली पकड़ने की जानकारी
खेल मछली
हाँ
Taxonomy
| गण | Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes) |
| कुल | Notopteridae (Featherbacks) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Chitala chitala |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Clown knifefish get?
Clown knifefish can grow up to 122.0 cm long.
What family does Clown knifefish belong to?
Clown knifefish (Chitala chitala) belongs to the family Notopteridae (Featherbacks) in the order Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes).
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