West African spadefish

Chaetodipterus lippei

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

31.0 cm

Depth Range

10-50m

Family

Ephippidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	31.0 cm
Depth Range	10-50m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

10-50m

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Taxonomy

Order	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family	Ephippidae (Spadefishes & Batfishes)
Species	Chaetodipterus lippei

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does West African spadefish get?

West African spadefish can grow up to 31.0 cm long.

What family does West African spadefish belong to?

West African spadefish (Chaetodipterus lippei) belongs to the family Ephippidae (Spadefishes & Batfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).