Gymnotus mamiraua

Gymnotus mamiraua

Male builds nest for fry

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Gymnotus mamiraua is a freshwater fish recorded from South America: two whitewater lake systems on the Rio. It is associated with freshwater habitats. It reaches about 24.3 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Neotropical Knifefishes
Family: Gymnotidae
Genus: Gymnotus
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated