African ilisha
Ilisha africana
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African ilisha (Ilisha africana) is a euryhaline fish of the family Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings), in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.1 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–35 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries.
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The African ilisha (Ilisha africana) is a fish found in both freshwater and saltwater environments, growing to 30 cm and about 0.14 kg. It is a schooling fish that inhabits coastal waters and estuaries along the West African coast.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0.14 kg |
| ช่วงความลึก | 0-35m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Taxonomy
| อันดับ | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| วงศ์ | Pristigasteridae (Longfin Herrings) |
| สายพันธุ์ | Ilisha africana |
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