Castor oil fish
Ruvettus pretiosus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 300.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 63.5 kg |
| गहराई सीमा | 100-975m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
100-975m
मछली पकड़ने की जानकारी
खेल मछली
हाँ
Taxonomy
| गण | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| कुल | Gempylidae |
| प्रजातियाँ | Ruvettus pretiosus |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Castor oil fish get?
Castor oil fish can grow up to 300.0 cm long and weigh 63.5 kg.
Where is Castor oil fish found?
Neritic
What family does Castor oil fish belong to?
Castor oil fish (Ruvettus pretiosus) belongs to the family Gempylidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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