Balloonfish
Sphoeroides pachygaster
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,5 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 50-480m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
50-480m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| الفصيلة | Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) |
| الأنواع | Sphoeroides pachygaster |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Balloonfish get?
Balloonfish can grow up to 40.5 cm long.
What family does Balloonfish belong to?
Balloonfish (Sphoeroides pachygaster) belongs to the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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