Lavender dottyback
Cypho purpurascens
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Saltwater
Overview
Lavender dottyback (Cypho purpurascens) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 7.5 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–40 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 7,5 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 5-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
5-40m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Ovalentaria/misc |
| Famille | Pseudochromidae |
| Espèces | Cypho purpurascens |
Foire aux questions
How big does Lavender dottyback get?
Lavender dottyback can grow up to 7.5 cm long.
What family does Lavender dottyback belong to?
Lavender dottyback (Cypho purpurascens) belongs to the family Pseudochromidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.
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