Description

Also known as Clown Knifefish, Spotted Featherback, Spotted Knifefish.

Found in freshwater pools, and flowing rivers, moving into inundated forest areas during high water periods.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans, fish and insects.
Length - 100cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia

Rare in the aquarium trade as outgrows the largest tank!
Notopterids have specialized swim bladders. The organ extends throughout the body and even into the fins and can absorb oxygen from air and also functions to produce sound by squeezing air. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Chitala-ornata.html