Butter fish
Psenopsis anomala
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Saltwater
Overview
Butter fish (Psenopsis anomala) is a marine fish of the family Centrolophidae, in the order Scombriformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–370 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,0 cm |
| Диапазон глубин | 0-370m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Тип воды
Saltwater
Диапазон глубин
0-370m
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas) |
| Семейство | Centrolophidae |
| Виды | Psenopsis anomala |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How big does Butter fish get?
Butter fish can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
Where is Butter fish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Butter fish belong to?
Butter fish (Psenopsis anomala) belongs to the family Centrolophidae in the order Scombriformes (Mackerels and tunas).
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