Old wife
Balistes vetula
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 60,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 5,44 kg |
| Faixa de Profundidade | 2-275m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Tipo de Água
Saltwater
Faixa de Profundidade
2-275m
Informações de Pesca
Peixe Esportivo
Sim
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| Família | Balistidae (Triggerfishes) |
| Espécies | Balistes vetula |
Perguntas Frequentes
How big does Old wife get?
Old wife can grow up to 60.0 cm long and weigh 5.44 kg.
Where is Old wife found?
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Old wife belong to?
Old wife (Balistes vetula) belongs to the family Balistidae (Triggerfishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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