The Black Ghost

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:anatomy used for navigation
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires hiding spots
hides during the day
meaty foods
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28° C
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:breeding_behavior moderate
egg scatterer
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in captivity
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
dark gray to black
gptkbp:coloration dark with white markings
gptkbp:common_in_aquariums yes
gptkbp:common_in_trade yes
gptkbp:common_name Black Ghost Knifefish
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:electric_field_detection yes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Apteronotidae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
pectoral fins present
gptkbp:foraging_behavior once or twice daily
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 30 gallons
soft substrate preferred
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
slow-moving waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Black Ghost
gptkbp:human_interaction generally shy
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in captivity
gptkbp:lighting low to moderate
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 knifefish
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Apteronotus_albifrons
gptkbp:size up to 12 inches
around 8 inches
gptkbp:social_behavior can be territorial
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:speed gliding motion
gptkbp:tank_mates peaceful species recommended
gptkbp:tutorials no
gptkbp:water_quality high
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Giant_Robo
gptkb:USS_Growler
gptkb:Alex_Segura
gptkb:Comixology_Originals
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6