Buttefly fish
Microcanthus strigatus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1-140m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
1-140m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes) |
| Familia | Microcanthidae |
| Especies | Microcanthus strigatus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Buttefly fish get?
Buttefly fish can grow up to 16.0 cm long.
Where is Buttefly fish found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does Buttefly fish belong to?
Buttefly fish (Microcanthus strigatus) belongs to the family Microcanthidae in the order Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes).
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