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African barrelfish

African barrelfish

Schedophilus velaini

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Panjang Maks.
100,0 cm
Kedalaman
40-500m

Tentang

The African barrelfish (Schedophilus velaini) is a large saltwater fish found in the eastern Atlantic, capable of reaching 100 cm in length. It is a pelagic species associated with open ocean environments off the African coast.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 100,0 cm
Kedalaman 40-500m

Habitat & Distribution

Jenis Air
Saltwater
Kedalaman
40-500m
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Taxonomy

Ordo Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas)
Famili Centrolophidae
Spesies Schedophilus velaini

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How big does African barrelfish get?
African barrelfish can grow up to 100.0 cm long.
What family does African barrelfish belong to?
African barrelfish (Schedophilus velaini) belongs to the family Centrolophidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).

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