Frost fish
Prosopium cylindraceum
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Brackish
Overview
Frost fish (Prosopium cylindraceum) is a brackish-water fish of the family Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts), in the order Salmoniformes. Maximum recorded length is 59 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2.7 kg. Its recorded depth range is 4–72 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 59,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 2,72 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 4-72m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
4-72m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout) |
| Familia | Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) |
| Especies | Prosopium cylindraceum |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Frost fish get?
Frost fish can grow up to 59.0 cm long and weigh 2.72 kg.
What family does Frost fish belong to?
Frost fish (Prosopium cylindraceum) belongs to the family Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) in the order Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout).
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