Big head
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
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Brackish
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 146,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 40,0 kg |
| Faixa de Profundidade | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Água
Brackish
Faixa de Profundidade
0-?m
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| Família | Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows) |
| Espécies | Hypophthalmichthys nobilis |
Perguntas Frequentes
How big does Big head get?
Big head can grow up to 146.0 cm long and weigh 40.0 kg.
Where is Big head found?
Estuaries
What family does Big head belong to?
Big head (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) belongs to the family Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).
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