Butter fish
Psenopsis anomala
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Saltwater
Overview
Butter fish (Psenopsis anomala) is a marine fish of the family Centrolophidae, in the order Scombriformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–370 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-370m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-370m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| Familie | Centrolophidae |
| Arten | Psenopsis anomala |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Butter fish get?
Butter fish can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
Where is Butter fish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Butter fish belong to?
Butter fish (Psenopsis anomala) belongs to the family Centrolophidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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