Blackhead filefish
Pervagor melanocephalus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16.0 cm |
| ช่วงความลึก | 20-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
20-40m
Taxonomy
| อันดับ | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| วงศ์ | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| สายพันธุ์ | Pervagor melanocephalus |
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
How big does Blackhead filefish get?
Blackhead filefish can grow up to 16.0 cm long.
Where is Blackhead filefish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Blackhead filefish belong to?
Blackhead filefish (Pervagor melanocephalus) belongs to the family Monacanthidae (Filefishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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