Clown Knifefish "Chitala ornata" Size:3"- Clown Knifefish The male is generally larger

The male is generally larger and has pointed dorsal and anal fins as well as being more brightly colored

The orange spots give away to many small black spots covering the rest of the body

but has learned to use the pectoral fins to move about the aquarium

which will raise the electrolyte levels for fish

It is brown in color with light freckles on the nose

Clown Knifefish "Chitala ornata" Size:3"- Clown Knifefish The male is generally largerOther common names:: are Clown Featherback Fish, Spotted Knifefish, Spotted Featherback Fish, and Clown Knife. The Clown Knifefish, Chitala ornata, is a very popular knifefish. This is partly because of its common availability and being relatively inexpensive. But its also a favorite because it is extremely attractive. They usually have a pattern of large spots, but this can be quite variable and it seems that no two Clown Knifefish are exactly alike.