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African forktail snapper

Apsilus fuscus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
ความยาวสูงสุด
75.0 cm
ช่วงความลึก
15-300m
วงศ์

Overview

African forktail snapper (Apsilus fuscus) is a marine fish of the family Lutjanidae (Snappers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 75 cm. Its recorded depth range is 15–300 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs.

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เกี่ยวกับ

The African forktail snapper (Apsilus fuscus) is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 75 cm in length. It inhabits deeper reef environments off the African coast and is distinguished by its forked tail fin.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 75.0 cm
ช่วงความลึก 15-300m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs

ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
15-300m

Taxonomy

อันดับ Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
วงศ์ Lutjanidae (Snappers)
สายพันธุ์ Apsilus fuscus

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

How big does African forktail snapper get?
African forktail snapper can grow up to 75.0 cm long.
Where is African forktail snapper found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does African forktail snapper belong to?
African forktail snapper (Apsilus fuscus) belongs to the family Lutjanidae (Snappers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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