Sharp-nosed longfin
Plesiops oxycephalus
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Saltwater
Overview
Sharp-nosed longfin (Plesiops oxycephalus) is a marine fish of the family Plesiopidae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 6 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–15 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 6,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-15m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-15m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Ovalentaria/misc |
| Familia | Plesiopidae |
| Especies | Plesiops oxycephalus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Sharp-nosed longfin get?
Sharp-nosed longfin can grow up to 6.0 cm long.
Where is Sharp-nosed longfin found?
Coral reefs
What family does Sharp-nosed longfin belong to?
Sharp-nosed longfin (Plesiops oxycephalus) belongs to the family Plesiopidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.
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