Barbel-eel catfish
Plotosus lineatus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 35.20000076293945 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 1-60m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
1-60m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| 과(科) | Plotosidae |
| 종 | Plotosus lineatus |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Barbel-eel catfish get?
Barbel-eel catfish can grow up to 35.20000076293945 cm long.
Where is Barbel-eel catfish found?
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Barbel-eel catfish belong to?
Barbel-eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus) belongs to the family Plotosidae in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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