Blackback
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 64,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 3,6 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 5-143m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
5-143m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) |
| Especies | Pseudopleuronectes americanus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Blackback get?
Blackback can grow up to 64.0 cm long and weigh 3.6 kg.
What family does Blackback belong to?
Blackback (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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