Knifefish
Brachyhypopomus hendersoni
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Freshwater
最大体长
19.5 cm
Overview
Knifefish (Brachyhypopomus hendersoni) is a freshwater fish of the family Hypopomidae (Bluntnose Knifefishes), in the order Gymnotiformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 19.5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| 目 | Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes) |
| 科 | Hypopomidae (Bluntnose Knifefishes) |
| 物种 | Brachyhypopomus hendersoni |
常见问题
How big does Knifefish get?
Knifefish can grow up to 19.5 cm long.
What family does Knifefish belong to?
Knifefish (Brachyhypopomus hendersoni) belongs to the family Hypopomidae (Bluntnose Knifefishes) in the order Gymnotiformes (Electric knifefishes).
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