False whiptail
Pentapodus porosus
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Saltwater
Overview
False whiptail (Pentapodus porosus) is a marine fish of the family Nemipteridae, in the order Eupercaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 27 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–50 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 27,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 5-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
5-50m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Eupercaria/misc |
| الفصيلة | Nemipteridae |
| الأنواع | Pentapodus porosus |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does False whiptail get?
False whiptail can grow up to 27.0 cm long.
Where is False whiptail found?
Coral reefs
What family does False whiptail belong to?
False whiptail (Pentapodus porosus) belongs to the family Nemipteridae in the order Eupercaria/misc.
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