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Black Knife Ghost Fish

Black ghost knifefish apteronotus albifrons black ghost knifefish lat.

Black knife ghost fish. The fish has nocturnal habits. Black ghost knifefish are tropical freshwater fish from south america. During the day time it is rather timid and quite often stays in a shelter on a tank bottom.

They are popular in aquaria the fish is all black except for two white rings on its tail and a white blaze on its nose which. These are nocturnal fish that are most active at night and rest during the day. Apteronotus albifrons is one of the most unusual freshwater fishes that you may encounter in amateur aquariums.

The black ghost knifefish apteronotus albifrons is a tropical fish belonging to the ghost knifefish family apteronotidae they originate in freshwater habitats in south america where ranging from venezuela to the paraguay paranĂ¡ river including the amazon basin. It belongs to the ghost knife fish family and is capable of both producing and sensing electric signals in the water. This is mostly due to their incredibly unique appearance that makes them stand out in any tank.