Sternopygus macrurus

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_origin popular in the aquarium trade
gptkbp:aquarium_temperature should be stable
gptkbp:aquarium_trade community tank
requires a large tank
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:breeding_behavior moderate
courtship display
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in captivity
gptkbp:character_traits shy
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color dark brown to black
gptkbp:common_aquarium_issue stress from tankmates
gptkbp:common_name Black ghost knifefish
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine live or frozen food
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Amazon_Basin
gptkbp:egg_laying adhesive eggs
gptkbp:eye_color dark
gptkbp:family Sternopygidae
gptkbp:fins long anal fin
gptkbp:fish_species freshwater fish
gptkbp:foraging_behavior twice a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 100 liters
regular water changes
planted tank preferred
gptkbp:genus Sternopygus
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sternopygus macrurus
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in captivity
gptkbp:lighting low to moderate
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:notable_feature electroreception
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:p_hlevel 6.0-7.5
gptkbp:parent minimal
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species Sternopygus spp.
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:scientific_classification Sternopygidae family
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Sternopygus_macrurus
gptkbp:size up to 20 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:speed gliding
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful fish
gptkbp:water_quality needs clean water
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electrophorus_electricus_Linnaeus
gptkb:Electric_Eel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6