Black Ghost (Linneaus, 1766)
| Scientific Name | Apteronotus albifrons |
| Diet | Carnivore: bloodworms, earthworms, tubifex, brine shrimp; prepared flake, pellets. |
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| Family | Apteronotidae |
| Origin | South America: Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuala |
| Aquarist Level | Intermediate |
| Community Aquarium Safe | Yes |
| Coloration | Black with white area at the rear of the body. |
| Disposition | Semi-aggressive |
| Hardiness | Moderate |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Catfish, Cichlids, Loaches, Plecos, Rainbowfish. |
| Mature Size | Typically 12 inches in the aquarium, to 18 inches in the Wild. |
| Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size | 50 gallons |
| Sexual Dimorphism | None visible. |