Apteronotus magdalenensis (Miles, 1945)
Apteronotus magdalenensis
photo by Ospina Pabon, J.G./Agudelo, H.

Family:  Apteronotidae (Ghost knifefishes), subfamily: Apteronotinae
Max. size:  129 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Magdalena basin, Colombia.
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 181-203
Biology:  This species can be distinguished by its pale coloration, marbled with patches of brown blotches.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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