Cushion star pearlfish
Carapus mourlani
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Saltwater
Overview
Cushion star pearlfish (Carapus mourlani) is a marine fish of the family Carapidae, in the order Ophidiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 21 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–150 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 21.0 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 1-150m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
1-150m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Ophidiiformes |
| 과(科) | Carapidae |
| 종 | Carapus mourlani |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Cushion star pearlfish get?
Cushion star pearlfish can grow up to 21.0 cm long.
Where is Cushion star pearlfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Cushion star pearlfish belong to?
Cushion star pearlfish (Carapus mourlani) belongs to the family Carapidae in the order Ophidiiformes.
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