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Notopteridae
From The Aquarium Wiki
Notopteridae, or Featherback/Knifefish, contains 8 species. They belong to the order Osteoglossiformes. Notopterids have specialized swim bladders. The organ extends throughout the body and even into the fins in some cases. It can absorb oxygen from air and also functions to produce sound.
| Common name | Difficulty | Maximum Size | Minimum Tank Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chitala blanci | Royal Knifefish Indochina Featherback |
Challenging | 47.24409448818947.244 in120 cm | 350350 gal1,324.894 liters 1,324,894.123 mL |
| Chitala chitala | Clown Knifefish | Challenging | 48.03149606299248.031 in122 cm | 250250 gal946.353 liters 946,352.945 mL |
| Notopterus notopterus | Asiatic Knifefish Bronze Featherback |
Moderate | 23.62204724409423.622 in60 cm | 250250 gal946.353 liters 946,352.945 mL |
| Xenomystus nigri | African Knifefish African Knife Fish African Brown Knifefish |
Challenging | 11.81102362204711.811 in30 cm | 7575 gal283.906 liters 283,905.884 mL |
