Clown featherback - Wikipedia
The clown featherback (Chitala ornata), also known as the clown knifefish and spotted knifefish, is a nocturnal species of tropical fish with a long, knife-like body.
Clown Knifefish | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Very distinct, flat, silvery fish with long anal fin that gives the knifefish its common name; tiny dorsal fin and 5-10 black spots ringed with white distinguish it from all other fish in Florida; juveniles possess dark vertical bands instead of spots; long anal fin equally allows for forward and backward movements.
Florida Invasive Species: Clown Knifefish – Research News
2018年2月28日 · The clown knifefish, Chitala ornata, is native to Indochina, but has been found in South Florida starting in the 1990s. It is established in Palm Beach and possibly Broward counties, Florida, so it has been identified as an invasive species to Florida.
Clown Knife Fish (Chitala ornata): The Ultimate Guide
2023年11月24日 · Also known as Featherback Fish or the Spotted Knife Fish, the Clown Knife is unique not only for its appearance but also because of some things it can do. The Clown Knife Fish has been known to swim both forward and backward.
Clown Knifefish: Identification, Facts, Care Guide, & Pictures
2024年3月6日 · The beautiful Clown Knifefish is probably the aquarist’s most favored species of knifefish! It is a very popular knifefish. This is partly because of its common availability and being relatively inexpensive. But it’s also a favorite because it is extremely attractive.
Clown Knifefish | Complete Guide to How to catch Clown Knife Fish
Also known as clown featherback or spotted knifefish, the clown knife fish can grow over three feet long in the wild and is a highly sought-after game fish now in the freshwater habitats of Palm Beach. The best fisheries to catch this exotic invasive species are Lakes Osborne and Ida.
Invasive Clown Knife Fish Threatens Florida's Wildlife: Impacts …
2024年9月10日 · The Clown Knife Fish, scientifically known as Chitala ornata, is a nocturnal fish native to Southeast Asia. As an invasive species in Florida, it poses a threat to native wildlife. Its large size and predatory nature make it a formidable competitor, depleting resources and harming vulnerable species.
Clown Knife Fish: Care, Maintenance, and Breeding
Discover how to take care of the Clown Knife Fish, a Large and Unusual Species Best for Experience Aquarium Keepers.
Can You Catch Clown Knife Fish In Florida? All Year Long!
Clown knife fish, with their elongated body and distinctive stripe pattern, offer a truly unique catch for any angler. Known scientifically as Chitala ornata, they are native to the tropics but have made a home in the warm waters of Florida.
SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: FLORIDA CLOWN KNIFEFISH - Coastal …
2016年4月27日 · There are many different species of non-native fish in Florida’s waters but one of the more exotic looking is the Clown Knifefish. This long thin freshwater fish is native to southeast Asian and Indo-China and was most likely introduced into south Florida waters as …