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African barrelfish

African barrelfish

Schedophilus velaini

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Longitud Máxima
100,0 cm
Rango de Profundidad
40-500m
Familia

Overview

African barrelfish (Schedophilus velaini) is a marine fish of the family Centrolophidae, in the order Scombriformes. Maximum recorded length is 100 cm. Its recorded depth range is 40–500 m.

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The African barrelfish (Schedophilus velaini) is a large saltwater fish found in the eastern Atlantic, capable of reaching 100 cm in length. It is a pelagic species associated with open ocean environments off the African coast.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 100,0 cm
Rango de Profundidad 40-500m

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
40-500m

Taxonomy

Orden Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
Familia Centrolophidae
Especies Schedophilus velaini

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does African barrelfish get?
African barrelfish can grow up to 100.0 cm long.
What family does African barrelfish belong to?
African barrelfish (Schedophilus velaini) belongs to the family Centrolophidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).

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