Blackhead filefish
Pervagor melanocephalus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 20-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
20-40m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| Famille | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| Espèces | Pervagor melanocephalus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Blackhead filefish get?
Blackhead filefish can grow up to 16.0 cm long.
Where is Blackhead filefish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Blackhead filefish belong to?
Blackhead filefish (Pervagor melanocephalus) belongs to the family Monacanthidae (Filefishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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