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Cylindrical Knifefish (Gymnotus cylindricus)
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Cylindrical Knifefish (Gymnotus cylindricus) specimen
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Gymnotidae

Cylindrical Knifefish

Gymnotus cylindricus

Gymnotid Fish beneath Central American Waters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Cylindrical Knifefish is a freshwater fish from Central America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 23.9 cm.

Maximum length
23.9 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Central America: Motagua River basin, Guatemala.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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