Chicken-of-the-sea
Sphoeroides maculatus
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Saltwater
Overview
Chicken-of-the-sea (Sphoeroides maculatus) is a marine fish of the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 36 cm. Its recorded depth range is 10–183 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 36.0 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 10-183m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
10-183m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| 과(科) | Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) |
| 종 | Sphoeroides maculatus |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Chicken-of-the-sea get?
Chicken-of-the-sea can grow up to 36.0 cm long.
Where is Chicken-of-the-sea found?
Estuaries
What family does Chicken-of-the-sea belong to?
Chicken-of-the-sea (Sphoeroides maculatus) belongs to the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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