Butterfish
Pampus chinensis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 10-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
10-?m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| الفصيلة | Stromateidae |
| الأنواع | Pampus chinensis |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Butterfish get?
Butterfish can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
Where is Butterfish found?
Estuaries
What family does Butterfish belong to?
Butterfish (Pampus chinensis) belongs to the family Stromateidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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