Butterfish
Nebris microps
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Saltwater
Overview
Butterfish (Nebris microps) is a marine fish of the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.6 kg. It has been recorded to depths of 50 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0.57 kg |
| 서식 수심 | ?-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
?-50m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| 과(科) | Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) |
| 종 | Nebris microps |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Butterfish get?
Butterfish can grow up to 40.0 cm long and weigh 0.57 kg.
Where is Butterfish found?
Estuaries
What family does Butterfish belong to?
Butterfish (Nebris microps) belongs to the family Sciaenidae (Drums and croakers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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