Black Ghost

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:anatomy yes
gptkbp:aquarium_trade not suitable with aggressive species
requires hiding spots
gptkbp:availability widely available in pet stores
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28° C
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:breeding_behavior moderate
males court females
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in captivity
gptkbp:color black with white markings
gptkbp:color_variation none known
gptkbp:coloration can change with mood
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Black_Ghost_Knife_Fish
gptkbp:communication electrical signals
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:family gptkb:Apteronotidae
gptkbp:fins absent
long dorsal fin
pectoral fins present
gptkbp:foraging_behavior once or twice daily
gptkbp:fuel_capacity requires regular water changes
planted tank preferred
minimum 50 gallons
gptkbp:gills four pairs of gills
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
gptkbp:has_skin smooth and slimy skin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black Ghost
gptkbp:is_often_used_in aquarium trade
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in captivity
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Gymnotiformes
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Amazon_Basin
gptkbp:p_hlevel 6.0-7.5
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species other knife fish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for electroreception.
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Apteronotus_albifrons
gptkbp:sensitivity sensitive to water quality
gptkbp:sights poor eyesight
gptkbp:size up to 12 inches
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:speed gliding motion
bottom-dwelling
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful fish
small peaceful fish
gptkbp:values varies by region
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Duke_Red
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5