Plain terapon
Mesopristes elongatus
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Brackish
Longitud Máxima
16,0 cm
Familia
Overview
Plain terapon (Mesopristes elongatus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Terapontidae, in the order Centrarchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 16 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Orden | Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes) |
| Familia | Terapontidae |
| Especies | Mesopristes elongatus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Plain terapon get?
Plain terapon can grow up to 16.0 cm long.
What family does Plain terapon belong to?
Plain terapon (Mesopristes elongatus) belongs to the family Terapontidae in the order Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes).
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