Crescent long-tailed ilisha
Ilisha lunula
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Saltwater
الفصيلة
Overview
Crescent long-tailed ilisha (Ilisha lunula) is a marine fish of the family Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings), in the order Clupeiformes. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
نوع الماء
Saltwater
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| الفصيلة | Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings) |
| الأنواع | Ilisha lunula |
الأسئلة الشائعة
Where is Crescent long-tailed ilisha found?
Estuaries
What family does Crescent long-tailed ilisha belong to?
Crescent long-tailed ilisha (Ilisha lunula) belongs to the family Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings) in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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