Indian Ocean crocodilefish
Papilloculiceps longiceps
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 70.0 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 1-15m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
1-15m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei |
| 과(科) | Platycephalidae |
| 종 | Papilloculiceps longiceps |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Indian Ocean crocodilefish get?
Indian Ocean crocodilefish can grow up to 70.0 cm long.
Where is Indian Ocean crocodilefish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Indian Ocean crocodilefish belong to?
Indian Ocean crocodilefish (Papilloculiceps longiceps) belongs to the family Platycephalidae in the order Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei.
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