| Family: |
Apteronotidae (Ghost knifefishes), subfamily: Apteronotinae |
| Max. size: |
33.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Orinoco, Meta, Apure and Negro River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal soft rays: 164-190. Can be recognized by its elongated body and tail length(35-48% in length to end of anal fin); greatest body depth 10-12%; 5-7 rows of large scales above lateral line; pectoral rays ii, 13-14; anal rays 164-190. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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