Butterflyfish
Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 18,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 1-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
1-20m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| الفصيلة | Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) |
| الأنواع | Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Butterflyfish get?
Butterflyfish can grow up to 18.0 cm long.
Where is Butterflyfish found?
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Butterflyfish belong to?
Butterflyfish (Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus) belongs to the family Pomacanthidae (Angelfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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