Blackback
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 64.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 3.6 kg |
| ช่วงความลึก | 5-143m |
Habitat & Distribution
ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
5-143m
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Taxonomy
| อันดับ | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| วงศ์ | Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) |
| สายพันธุ์ | Pseudopleuronectes americanus |
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
How big does Blackback get?
Blackback can grow up to 64.0 cm long and weigh 3.6 kg.
What family does Blackback belong to?
Blackback (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae (Righteye flounders) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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