Buttersnoek
Lepidopus caudatus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 210,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 8,0 kg |
| نطاق العمق | 42-620m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
42-620m
معلومات الصيد
أسماك الصيد الرياضي
نعم
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| الفصيلة | Trichiuridae |
| الأنواع | Lepidopus caudatus |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Buttersnoek get?
Buttersnoek can grow up to 210.0 cm long and weigh 8.0 kg.
Where is Buttersnoek found?
Neritic
What family does Buttersnoek belong to?
Buttersnoek (Lepidopus caudatus) belongs to the family Trichiuridae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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