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Ajargo

Diodon hystrix

Not Evaluated Saltwater
ความยาวสูงสุด
91.0 cm
น้ำหนักสูงสุด
2.8 kg
ช่วงความลึก
2-50m
วงศ์

Overview

Ajargo (Diodon hystrix) is a marine fish of the family Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 91 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2.8 kg. Its recorded depth range is 2–50 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.

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เกี่ยวกับ

The ajargo (Diodon hystrix) is a large saltwater porcupinefish reaching up to 91 cm and 2.8 kg. It is one of the largest porcupinefishes and inhabits tropical and subtropical reef and coastal waters worldwide, defending itself by inflating into a spiny ball when threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 91.0 cm
Maximum Weight 2.8 kg
ช่วงความลึก 2-50m

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
2-50m

Taxonomy

อันดับ Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies)
วงศ์ Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes)
สายพันธุ์ Diodon hystrix

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

How big does Ajargo get?
Ajargo can grow up to 91.0 cm long and weigh 2.8 kg.
Where is Ajargo found?
Coral reefs
What family does Ajargo belong to?
Ajargo (Diodon hystrix) belongs to the family Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).

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