Blackback
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 64,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 3,6 kg |
| نطاق العمق | 5-143m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
5-143m
معلومات الصيد
أسماك الصيد الرياضي
نعم
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| الفصيلة | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) |
| الأنواع | Pseudopleuronectes americanus |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Blackback get?
Blackback can grow up to 64.0 cm long and weigh 3.6 kg.
What family does Blackback belong to?
Blackback (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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