Cardinal soldierfish
Plectrypops retrospinis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | ?-22m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
?-22m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| Famille | Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes & Soldierfishes) |
| Espèces | Plectrypops retrospinis |
Foire aux questions
How big does Cardinal soldierfish get?
Cardinal soldierfish can grow up to 15.0 cm long.
What family does Cardinal soldierfish belong to?
Cardinal soldierfish (Plectrypops retrospinis) belongs to the family Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes & Soldierfishes) in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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