knifefish, although this typically is reserved for the most widespread species, G. carapo. Overall Gymnotus is the most widespread genus in the order Gymnotiformes. They are the only members of the subfamily Gymnotinae.

Although not commonly eaten by humans, some members of this genus are used locally as fishing bait, and occasionally kept in aquariums.

Habitat

Gymnotus occur in most freshwater

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