African spadefish
Tripterodon orbis
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African spadefish (Tripterodon orbis) is a marine fish of the family Ephippidae (Spadefishes & Batfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 75 cm. Its recorded depth range is 40–70 m.
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概要
The African spadefish (Tripterodon orbis) is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 75 cm in length. It inhabits tropical coastal waters in the western Indian Ocean and has a highly compressed, disc-shaped body.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 75.0 cm |
| 生息水深 | 40-70m |
Habitat & Distribution
釣り情報
Taxonomy
| 目 | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| 科 | Ephippidae (Spadefishes & Batfishes) |
| 種 | Tripterodon orbis |
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