American whitespotted filefish
Cantherhines macrocerus
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Saltwater
Overview
American whitespotted filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus) is a marine fish of the family Monacanthidae (Filefishes), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 46 cm. Its recorded depth range is 2–40 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 46.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 2-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
2-40m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| 科 | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| 物种 | Cantherhines macrocerus |
常见问题
How big does American whitespotted filefish get?
American whitespotted filefish can grow up to 46.0 cm long.
What family does American whitespotted filefish belong to?
American whitespotted filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus) belongs to the family Monacanthidae (Filefishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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