Amazon pellona
Pellona castelnaeana
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Brackish
Overview
Amazon pellona (Pellona castelnaeana) is a brackish-water fish of the family Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings), in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 80 cm, with a maximum published weight of 7.1 kg.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 80,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 7,1 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Brackish
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| الفصيلة | Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings) |
| الأنواع | Pellona castelnaeana |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Amazon pellona get?
Amazon pellona can grow up to 80.0 cm long and weigh 7.1 kg.
What family does Amazon pellona belong to?
Amazon pellona (Pellona castelnaeana) belongs to the family Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings) in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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