Knifefish

The Knifefish lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.

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Knifefish fall in two orders: Osteoglossiforms and Gymnotiformes. But just to confuse the issue, there are also a couple with the term 'knifefish' being used in their common name due to their body shape. More

The ghost knifefishes are a family, Apteronotidae, of ray-finned fishes in the order Gymnotiformes. These fish can be found in the freshwater of Panama and South America. More

knifefishes, of which there are nine species. Featherbacks have long, slender,... More

The Gymnotidae or Knifefish family also inhabits the fresh waters of South America. These fish are similar in body shape to those of the sub-family Apteronotinae and also possess a weak electric organ. Banded Knifefish Gymnotus carapo SYN : Gymnotuscarapos, G. More

part—indicate that knifefishes are much older than 10 million years. Physical characteristics The Gymnotiformes constitute a group of rather specialized fishes. More

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Knifefish, African Kenomystus nigri 8" 75-80 OK with fish of similar size; adults can be kept with large fish; once adapted hardy and long lived; provide hiding spots; most active at night; quarrelsome among themselves; feed frozen foods More

All knifefish eat smaller fish, snails and crustaceans; must be kept with larger species that match their growth rate. Most species are territorial and aggressive towards it More

The Knifefish is an unusual and beautiful fish that is sure to attract attention in aquarium.Varieties of knifefish can be found from South America toAfrica to Southeast Asia.They are peaceful and shy fish that will need a long tank. More

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surroundings, the Black Ghost Knifefish can become incredibly tame and trusting to the point of being hand-held. It does well with other, larger species of a peaceful nature, but may be aggressive towards those of similar or smaller size. More

The Black Ghost Knifefish is a member of the Apteronotidae family and the speckled knifefish group. It is considered a true bony fish. When properly cared for, the Black Ghost Knifefish can reach well over one foot in length. More

surroundings, the Black Ghost Knifefish can become incredibly tame and trusting to the point of being hand-held. It does well with other, larger species of a peaceful nature, but may be aggressive towards those of similar or smaller size. More

The Black Ghost Knifefish is a member of the Apteronotidae family and the speckled knifefish group. It is considered a true bony fish. When properly cared for, the Black Ghost Knifefish can reach an impressive 20 inches. More

The knifefish is an unusual and beautiful fish that is sure to attract attention in your freshwater aquarium. Varieties of knifefish can be found from South America to Africa to Southeast Asia. More

You will find that your knifefish is most active at night. Bottom to middle swimmers You will see your knifefish swimming in the middle or at the bottom of your aquarium. More

shedd imageThe Nile knifefish, the only species in the family Gymnarchidae, resembles an electric eel with its dowdy coloring and long, tapering body. Both fishes have specialized organs that generate electric fields. More

The Royal Clown Knifefish or Royal Featherback is native to the Mekong River Basin in Asia. These are striking fish with unique body shapeMore>> 1 Product(s) Starting at $59. More

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Common names

Cuchillo in Spanish (español)
Knifefish in English
Madre de barbudo in Spanish (español)
Mayupita in Spanish (español)
西域短身电鳗 in Mandarin Chinese
西域短身電鰻 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Gymnotiformes
Family : Hypopomidae
Genus : Brachyhypopomus
Species : Brachyhypopomus occidentalis
Authority : Regan, 1914