Banded Knifefish

The banded knifefish (Gymnotus carapo) is a species of gymnotiform knifefish native to a wide range of freshwater habitats in South America. It is the most widespread species of Gymnotus, but it has frequently been confused with several relatives, including some found outside its range like the Central America G. maculosus. The English name "banded knifefish" is sometimes used for the entire genus Gymnotus instead of only the species G. carapo.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Banded Knifefish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Macrognathus siamensis
• Mastacembelus armatus
• Channa gachua
• Misgurnus dabryanus
• Heteropneustes fossilis — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Gymnotiformes

Family

Gymnotidae

Genus

Gymnotus

Species

Gymnotus carapo

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