Kingfish
Menticirrhus saxatilis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 46.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 1.11 kg |
| 生息水深 | 10-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Demersal, estuaries
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
10-?m
釣り情報
ゲームフィッシュ
はい
Taxonomy
| 目 | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| 科 | Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) |
| 種 | Menticirrhus saxatilis |
よくある質問
How big does Kingfish get?
Kingfish can grow up to 46.0 cm long and weigh 1.11 kg.
Where is Kingfish found?
Demersal, estuaries
What family does Kingfish belong to?
Kingfish (Menticirrhus saxatilis) belongs to the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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