Barred knifefish (Steatogenys elegans)

Scientific name: Steatogenys elegans Steindachner, 1880

The Barred knifefish (Steatogenys elegans) is a freshwater fish of the family Hypopomidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: South America, Guianas and the Amazon River basin.

Barred knifefish care at a glance

Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Steatogenys elegans
Family
Hypopomidae (Bluntnose knifefishes)
Order
Gymnotiformes (Knifefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
29.4
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: ? - 12 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Guianas and the Amazon River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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