Blackback butterflyfish
Chaetodon melannotus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 25.0 cm |
| 生息水深 | 2-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
2-20m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| 科 | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| 種 | Chaetodon melannotus |
よくある質問
How big does Blackback butterflyfish get?
Blackback butterflyfish can grow up to 25.0 cm long.
Where is Blackback butterflyfish found?
Coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Blackback butterflyfish belong to?
Blackback butterflyfish (Chaetodon melannotus) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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