Puffer
Sphoeroides nephelus
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Saltwater
Overview
Puffer (Sphoeroides nephelus) is a marine fish of the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–11 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,0 cm |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | 0-11m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Loại nước
Saltwater
Phạm vi độ sâu
0-11m
Taxonomy
| Bộ | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| Họ | Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) |
| Loài | Sphoeroides nephelus |
Câu hỏi thường gặp
How big does Puffer get?
Puffer can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
Where is Puffer found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Puffer belong to?
Puffer (Sphoeroides nephelus) belongs to the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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