African knifefish

Xenomystus nigri (Günther, 1868)

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

African knifefish is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Unknown. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameXenomystus nigri
Common nameAfrican knifefish
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendUnknown
Class—
OrderOsteoglossiformes
FamilyNotopteridae
GenusXenomystus
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