Spotted knifefish (Gymnotus maculosus) fish species and information / pictures of Spotted knifefish - Gymnotus maculosus

Spotted knifefish (Gymnotus maculosus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Gymnotus maculosus

Common Name
Spotted knifefish

Biology
Unknown

Classification

Classified By
Albert & Miller, 1995
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Knifefishes (Gymnotiformes)
Family
Naked-back knifefishes (Gymnotidae)

Distribution

Region
Central America.
Distribution
Central America.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
22 °C
Water Temperature To
28 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.25 s.e. 0.41 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
Unknown cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated