False whiptail
Pentapodus porosus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 27,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 5-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
5-50m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Eupercaria/misc |
| Famille | Nemipteridae |
| Espèces | Pentapodus porosus |
Foire aux questions
How big does False whiptail get?
False whiptail can grow up to 27.0 cm long.
Where is False whiptail found?
Coral reefs
What family does False whiptail belong to?
False whiptail (Pentapodus porosus) belongs to the family Nemipteridae in the order Eupercaria/misc.
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