Opaleye
Girella nigricans
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Saltwater
Overview
Opaleye (Girella nigricans) is a marine fish of the family Girellidae, in the order Centrarchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 66 cm. Its recorded depth range is 2–30 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 66,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 2-30m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
2-30m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes) |
| Familia | Girellidae |
| Especies | Girella nigricans |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Opaleye get?
Opaleye can grow up to 66.0 cm long.
What family does Opaleye belong to?
Opaleye (Girella nigricans) belongs to the family Girellidae in the order Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes).
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