Big-toothed cardinal
Cheilodipterus macrodon
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Saltwater
Overview
Big-toothed cardinal (Cheilodipterus macrodon) is a marine fish of the family Apogonidae, in the order Kurtiformes. Maximum recorded length is 25 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–100 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 25,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 0-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
0-100m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Kurtiformes |
| الفصيلة | Apogonidae |
| الأنواع | Cheilodipterus macrodon |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Big-toothed cardinal get?
Big-toothed cardinal can grow up to 25.0 cm long.
Where is Big-toothed cardinal found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does Big-toothed cardinal belong to?
Big-toothed cardinal (Cheilodipterus macrodon) belongs to the family Apogonidae in the order Kurtiformes.
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