Pelagic butterfish
Schedophilus maculatus
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Saltwater
Overview
Pelagic butterfish (Schedophilus maculatus) is a marine fish of the family Centrolophidae, in the order Scombriformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. Its recorded depth range is 300–1110 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 300-1110m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
300-1110m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| Familie | Centrolophidae |
| Arten | Schedophilus maculatus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Pelagic butterfish get?
Pelagic butterfish can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
What family does Pelagic butterfish belong to?
Pelagic butterfish (Schedophilus maculatus) belongs to the family Centrolophidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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