Blue-banded whiptail
Pentapodus paradiseus
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Saltwater
Overview
Blue-banded whiptail (Pentapodus paradiseus) is a marine fish of the family Nemipteridae, in the order Eupercaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. Its recorded depth range is 10–70 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 10-70m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
10-70m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Eupercaria/misc |
| Familia | Nemipteridae |
| Especies | Pentapodus paradiseus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Blue-banded whiptail get?
Blue-banded whiptail can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
Where is Blue-banded whiptail found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does Blue-banded whiptail belong to?
Blue-banded whiptail (Pentapodus paradiseus) belongs to the family Nemipteridae in the order Eupercaria/misc.
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