Scythe butterflyfish
Prognathodes falcifer
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 15,0 cm |
| Диапазон глубин | 10-150m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Тип воды
Saltwater
Диапазон глубин
10-150m
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Семейство | Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) |
| Виды | Prognathodes falcifer |
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How big does Scythe butterflyfish get?
Scythe butterflyfish can grow up to 15.0 cm long.
Where is Scythe butterflyfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Scythe butterflyfish belong to?
Scythe butterflyfish (Prognathodes falcifer) belongs to the family Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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