Asiatic knifefish
Notopterus notopterus
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Brackish
Максимальная длина
60,0 cm
Семейство
Overview
Asiatic knifefish (Notopterus notopterus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Notopteridae (Featherbacks), in the order Osteoglossiformes. Maximum recorded length is 60 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 60,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Тип воды
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes) |
| Семейство | Notopteridae (Featherbacks) |
| Виды | Notopterus notopterus |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How big does Asiatic knifefish get?
Asiatic knifefish can grow up to 60.0 cm long.
What family does Asiatic knifefish belong to?
Asiatic knifefish (Notopterus notopterus) belongs to the family Notopteridae (Featherbacks) in the order Osteoglossiformes (Bony-tongued fishes).
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