African spadefish
Tripterodon orbis
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Saltwater
Giới thiệu
The African spadefish (Tripterodon orbis) is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 75 cm in length. It inhabits tropical coastal waters in the western Indian Ocean and has a highly compressed, disc-shaped body.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 75,0 cm |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | 40-70m |
Habitat & Distribution
Loại nước
Saltwater
Phạm vi độ sâu
40-70m
Thông tin câu cá
Cá thể thao
Có
Taxonomy
| Bộ | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Họ | Ephippidae (Spadefishes & Batfishes) |
| Loài | Tripterodon orbis |
Câu hỏi thường gặp
How big does African spadefish get?
African spadefish can grow up to 75.0 cm long.
What family does African spadefish belong to?
African spadefish (Tripterodon orbis) belongs to the family Ephippidae (Spadefishes & Batfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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