Ceylon sweetlips
Plectorhinchus ceylonensis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 44.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 5-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
5-20m
Taxonomy
| गण | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| कुल | Haemulidae (Grunts) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Plectorhinchus ceylonensis |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Ceylon sweetlips get?
Ceylon sweetlips can grow up to 44.0 cm long.
What family does Ceylon sweetlips belong to?
Ceylon sweetlips (Plectorhinchus ceylonensis) belongs to the family Haemulidae (Grunts) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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