Big head
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
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Brackish
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 146,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 40,0 kg |
| نطاق العمق | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
نوع الماء
Brackish
نطاق العمق
0-?m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| الفصيلة | Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows) |
| الأنواع | Hypophthalmichthys nobilis |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Big head get?
Big head can grow up to 146.0 cm long and weigh 40.0 kg.
Where is Big head found?
Estuaries
What family does Big head belong to?
Big head (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) belongs to the family Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).
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