Skipjack
Menidia extensa
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Freshwater
Longueur maximale
8,0 cm
Famille
Overview
Skipjack (Menidia extensa) is a freshwater fish of the family Atherinopsidae (New World Silversides), in the order Atheriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 8 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Atheriniformes (Silversides) |
| Famille | Atherinopsidae (New World Silversides) |
| Espèces | Menidia extensa |
Foire aux questions
How big does Skipjack get?
Skipjack can grow up to 8.0 cm long.
What family does Skipjack belong to?
Skipjack (Menidia extensa) belongs to the family Atherinopsidae (New World Silversides) in the order Atheriniformes (Silversides).
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