Spotted sawtail
Prionurus maculatus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 45.0 cm |
| 生息水深 | ?-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
?-20m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| 科 | Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes & Tangs) |
| 種 | Prionurus maculatus |
よくある質問
How big does Spotted sawtail get?
Spotted sawtail can grow up to 45.0 cm long.
Where is Spotted sawtail found?
Estuaries
What family does Spotted sawtail belong to?
Spotted sawtail (Prionurus maculatus) belongs to the family Acanthuridae (Surgeonfishes & Tangs) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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