Bashaw
Plagioscion surinamensis
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Overview
Bashaw (Plagioscion surinamensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 70 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–30 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 70,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 1-30m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Wassertyp
Brackish
Tiefenbereich
1-30m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) |
| Arten | Plagioscion surinamensis |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Bashaw get?
Bashaw can grow up to 70.0 cm long.
Where is Bashaw found?
Estuaries
What family does Bashaw belong to?
Bashaw (Plagioscion surinamensis) belongs to the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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