Big eye ilisha
Ilisha megaloptera
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Overview
Big eye ilisha (Ilisha megaloptera) is a euryhaline fish of the family Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings), in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 36 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–50 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 36.5 cm |
| 生息水深 | 0-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
水質タイプ
Freshwater & Saltwater
生息水深
0-50m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| 科 | Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings) |
| 種 | Ilisha megaloptera |
よくある質問
How big does Big eye ilisha get?
Big eye ilisha can grow up to 36.5 cm long.
Where is Big eye ilisha found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Big eye ilisha belong to?
Big eye ilisha (Ilisha megaloptera) belongs to the family Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings) in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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