Frost fish
Prosopium cylindraceum
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Brackish
Overview
Frost fish (Prosopium cylindraceum) is a brackish-water fish of the family Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts), in the order Salmoniformes. Maximum recorded length is 59 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2.7 kg. Its recorded depth range is 4–72 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 59,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 2,72 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 4-72m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Brackish
Plage de profondeur
4-72m
Informations sur la pêche
Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout) |
| Famille | Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) |
| Espèces | Prosopium cylindraceum |
Foire aux questions
How big does Frost fish get?
Frost fish can grow up to 59.0 cm long and weigh 2.72 kg.
What family does Frost fish belong to?
Frost fish (Prosopium cylindraceum) belongs to the family Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) in the order Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout).
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