Butterfish
Epinephelus adscensionis
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Butterfish (Epinephelus adscensionis) is a marine fish of the family Epinephelidae, in the order Perciformes/Serranoidei. Maximum recorded length is 65 cm, with a maximum published weight of 4.5 kg. Its recorded depth range is 1–120 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 65,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 4,5 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1-120m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Información de Pesca
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes/Serranoidei |
| Familia | Epinephelidae |
| Especies | Epinephelus adscensionis |
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