Backspine cowfish
Lactoria fornasini
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 23.0 cm |
| ช่วงความลึก | 5-132m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
5-132m
Taxonomy
| อันดับ | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| วงศ์ | Ostraciidae (Boxfishes) |
| สายพันธุ์ | Lactoria fornasini |
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
How big does Backspine cowfish get?
Backspine cowfish can grow up to 23.0 cm long.
Where is Backspine cowfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Backspine cowfish belong to?
Backspine cowfish (Lactoria fornasini) belongs to the family Ostraciidae (Boxfishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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