Knifefish
Gymnotus maculosus
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Freshwater
วงศ์
Overview
Knifefish (Gymnotus maculosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Gymnotidae (Electric eels), in the order Gymnotiformes.
Habitat & Distribution
ประเภทน้ำ
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| อันดับ | Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes) |
| วงศ์ | Gymnotidae (Electric eels) |
| สายพันธุ์ | Gymnotus maculosus |
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
What family does Knifefish belong to?
Knifefish (Gymnotus maculosus) belongs to the family Gymnotidae (Electric eels) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).
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