diff --git a/src/nemos/basis/_basis.py b/src/nemos/basis/_basis.py
index adaa2c8a..46d9f5a5 100644
--- a/src/nemos/basis/_basis.py
+++ b/src/nemos/basis/_basis.py
@@ -111,8 +111,6 @@ class Basis(Base, abc.ABC, BasisTransformerMixin):
 
     Parameters
     ----------
-    n_basis_funcs :
-        The number of basis functions.
     mode :
         The mode of operation. 'eval' for evaluation at sample points,
         'conv' for convolutional operation.