American harvestfish
Peprilus paru
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 36,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 15-136m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
15-136m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| Familia | Stromateidae |
| Especies | Peprilus paru |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does American harvestfish get?
American harvestfish can grow up to 36.0 cm long.
Where is American harvestfish found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does American harvestfish belong to?
American harvestfish (Peprilus paru) belongs to the family Stromateidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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