Knifefish

Brachyhypopomus occidentalis

Seventeen Point Five Centimeters Hypopomid Fish from the Pacific Ocean

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Pacific Ocean
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Knifefish is known around Central and South America as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 17.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Neotropical Knifefishes
Family: Hypopomidae
Genus: Brachyhypopomus
Maximum length: 17.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Central and South America: Magdalena, Atrato, Catatumbo and Pacific slope rivers.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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