White fronted butter flyfish
Chaetodon mesoleucos
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Saltwater
Overview
White fronted butter flyfish (Chaetodon mesoleucos) is a marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 13 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–20 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 13,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 5-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
5-20m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Arten | Chaetodon mesoleucos |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does White fronted butter flyfish get?
White fronted butter flyfish can grow up to 13.0 cm long.
What family does White fronted butter flyfish belong to?
White fronted butter flyfish (Chaetodon mesoleucos) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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