Gymnotus maculosus Albert & Miller, 1995
Spotted knifefish
Cuchillo,  Spotted knifefish
Gymnotus maculosus
photo by Molina, A.

Family:  Gymnotidae (Naked-back knifefishes), subfamily: Gymnotinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Recorded from Río San Nicolas, Chiapas (Ref. 36880).


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