Ajargo
Diodon holocanthus
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Saltwater
Giới thiệu
The ajargo (Diodon holocanthus) is a saltwater porcupinefish reaching up to 50 cm in length. It inhabits tropical and subtropical reef environments worldwide and belongs to the family Diodontidae, capable of inflating its body and erecting sharp spines as a defense mechanism.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50,0 cm |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | 2-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Loại nước
Saltwater
Phạm vi độ sâu
2-200m
Taxonomy
| Bộ | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| Họ | Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes) |
| Loài | Diodon holocanthus |
Câu hỏi thường gặp
How big does Ajargo get?
Ajargo can grow up to 50.0 cm long.
Where is Ajargo found?
Coral reefs
What family does Ajargo belong to?
Ajargo (Diodon holocanthus) belongs to the family Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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