Highfin ponyfish
Equulites leuciscus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 25,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 5-70m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
5-70m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Acanthuriformes (Surgeonfishes and allies) |
| Familia | Leiognathidae |
| Especies | Equulites leuciscus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Highfin ponyfish get?
Highfin ponyfish can grow up to 25.0 cm long.
Where is Highfin ponyfish found?
Estuaries
What family does Highfin ponyfish belong to?
Highfin ponyfish (Equulites leuciscus) belongs to the family Leiognathidae in the order Acanthuriformes (Surgeonfishes and allies).
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