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Cenderawasih longnose butterflyfish

Forcipiger wanai

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
17.0 cm
Depth Range
5-40m

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 17.0 cm
Depth Range 5-40m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
5-40m
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Taxonomy

Order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Species Forcipiger wanai

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Cenderawasih longnose butterflyfish get?
Cenderawasih longnose butterflyfish can grow up to 17.0 cm long.
What family does Cenderawasih longnose butterflyfish belong to?
Cenderawasih longnose butterflyfish (Forcipiger wanai) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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