Author: (Günther, 1868)
FBname: African knifefish
Comments: Prefers quiet waters with vegetation.  Females lay 150-200 eggs of 2 mm diameter (Ref. 1672).  Can produce barking sounds.  Comes to the surface from time to time to swallow air.  Feeds at dusk and during the night on worms, crustaceans, insects and snails (Ref. 7020).