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Ghost Knifefish — printable fact sheet
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Ghost Knifefish
Apteronotus albifrons
The Ghost Knifefish is a fascinating freshwater fish known for its elongated, laterally compressed body and undulating fin that runs along its underside, giving it a knife-like appearance. Native to rivers and streams in South America, it is most commonly found in slow-moving or…
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- Despite their ghostly name, Ghost Knifefish are not albino; their name comes from their pale, ethereal coloration and nocturnal habits.
- Ghost Knifefish can produce weak electrical pulses to sense their surroundings and communicate with one another. Unlike most fish, they swim equally well forwards and backwards thanks to their continuous undulating fin. Their bodies lack scales, which makes them sensitive to water quality changes.
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