Longhead dab
Myzopsetta proboscidea
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-160m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-160m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) |
| Especies | Myzopsetta proboscidea |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Longhead dab get?
Longhead dab can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
What family does Longhead dab belong to?
Longhead dab (Myzopsetta proboscidea) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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