Old wife
Balistes vetula
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Old wife (Balistes vetula) is a marine fish of the family Balistidae (Triggerfishes), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 60 cm, with a maximum published weight of 5.4 kg. Its recorded depth range is 2–275 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 60.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 5.44 kg |
| Depth Range | 2-275m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Fishing Information
Taxonomy
| Order | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| Family | Balistidae (Triggerfishes) |
| Species | Balistes vetula |
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