Butterfish
Irvineia voltae
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Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
19,0 cm
Familia
Overview
Butterfish (Irvineia voltae) is a freshwater fish of the family Schilbeidae, in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 19 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 19,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Familia | Schilbeidae |
| Especies | Irvineia voltae |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Butterfish get?
Butterfish can grow up to 19.0 cm long.
What family does Butterfish belong to?
Butterfish (Irvineia voltae) belongs to the family Schilbeidae in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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