Butter catfish
Ompok bimaculatus
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Brackish
Overview
Butter catfish (Ompok bimaculatus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Siluridae (Sheatfish), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 45 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–2 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 45,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-2m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Brackish
Plage de profondeur
0-2m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Famille | Siluridae (Sheatfish) |
| Espèces | Ompok bimaculatus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Butter catfish get?
Butter catfish can grow up to 45.0 cm long.
What family does Butter catfish belong to?
Butter catfish (Ompok bimaculatus) belongs to the family Siluridae (Sheatfish) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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