Whitesided boxfish
Ostracion whitleyi
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15.5 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 3-27m |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
3-27m
Taxonomy
| गण | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| कुल | Ostraciidae (Boxfishes) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Ostracion whitleyi |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Whitesided boxfish get?
Whitesided boxfish can grow up to 15.5 cm long.
What family does Whitesided boxfish belong to?
Whitesided boxfish (Ostracion whitleyi) belongs to the family Ostraciidae (Boxfishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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