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Orange margin butterflyfish

Prognathodes basabei

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
10.630000114440918 cm
Depth Range
45-187m

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 10.630000114440918 cm
Depth Range 45-187m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
45-187m
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Taxonomy

Order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Species Prognathodes basabei

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Orange margin butterflyfish get?
Orange margin butterflyfish can grow up to 10.630000114440918 cm long.
What family does Orange margin butterflyfish belong to?
Orange margin butterflyfish (Prognathodes basabei) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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