Freshwater
Black ghost
Apteronotus albifrons
Apteronotidae, Apteronotinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 50 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 2,657 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swims
- Missing
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Water values
Smallest tank
2,657 liters251 × 126 × 84 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNative
Lives wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, and 4 more countries.
Videos
Apteronotus albifrons Black Ghost Knifefish #shorts
Oliver KnottDec 13, 2024
The dance of the black ghost knifefish - Apteronotus albifrons #shorts
Oliver KnottMay 19, 2023
More about the species
About the species
Occurs in rapidly flowing waters of creeks with a sandy bottom. Is a micro-predator of insect larvae. Nocturnal. Possesses a weakly discharging neurogenic electric organ and ampullary electro receptors that are distributed from head to tail.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Apteronotus passan
- Gymnotus albifrons
- Sternarchus albifrons
- Sternarchus lacepedii
- Sternarchus maximilliani
In other languages
- Black ghost
- Hvidpandet elektroål, Black ghost
- Mustaveitsikala
- Apteronotid eel, Black ghost knifefish
Articles
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Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.