Crocodile fish
Cymbacephalus beauforti
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 1-12m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
1-12m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei |
| Familia | Platycephalidae |
| Especies | Cymbacephalus beauforti |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Crocodile fish get?
Crocodile fish can grow up to 50.0 cm long.
Where is Crocodile fish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Crocodile fish belong to?
Crocodile fish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) belongs to the family Platycephalidae in the order Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei.
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