Shortjaw soldierfish
Ostichthys brachygnathus
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Saltwater
Overview
Shortjaw soldierfish (Ostichthys brachygnathus) is a marine fish of the family Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes & Soldierfishes), in the order Beryciformes. Maximum recorded length is 16 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15.600000381469727 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 230-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
230-?m
Taxonomy
| गण | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| कुल | Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes & Soldierfishes) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Ostichthys brachygnathus |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Shortjaw soldierfish get?
Shortjaw soldierfish can grow up to 15.600000381469727 cm long.
What family does Shortjaw soldierfish belong to?
Shortjaw soldierfish (Ostichthys brachygnathus) belongs to the family Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes & Soldierfishes) in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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