African threadfish
Scyris alexandrina
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African threadfish (Scyris alexandrina) is a marine fish of the family Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos), in the order Carangiformes. Maximum recorded length is 100 cm, with a maximum published weight of 3.2 kg. It has been recorded to depths of 70 m.
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The African threadfish (Scyris alexandrina) is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 100 cm and 3.17 kg. It inhabits tropical coastal waters off the African coast and is characterized by its elongated anterior fin rays.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 100,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 3,17 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | ?-70m |
Habitat & Distribution
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Taxonomy
| Ordre | Carangiformes (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Famille | Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) |
| Espèces | Scyris alexandrina |
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