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African brown knifefish Profile

Xenomystus nigri

ℹ️ Overview

The African brown knifefish, characterized by its elongated body and brown coloration, is a unique freshwater species native to the rivers and streams of Africa. It possesses a distinct appearance, marked by a knife-like shape and an undulating fin running along its underside, which it uses for graceful, gliding movements. While intriguing in its behavior and appearance, it is not as widely recognized or popular in the aquarium hobby as some other species, likely due to its specific care requirements and less vibrant coloring compared to more commonly kept tropical fish.

📊 Datasheet

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  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 33 data points

46

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