Apteronotus
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| Scientific name | Apteronotus |
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| Higher classification | Ghost knifefish |
| Order | Gymnotiformes |
| Rank | Genus |
| Family | Apteronotidae |
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| ID | 2345515 |
About Apteronotus
Apteronotus is a genus of weakly electric knifefish in the family Apteronotidae, distinguished by the presence of a tiny tail fin. This genus is restricted to tropical and subtropical South America and Panama where found in a wide range of freshwater habitats. They feed on small animals.