Balloonfish
Sphoeroides pachygaster
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Saltwater
Overview
Balloonfish (Sphoeroides pachygaster) is a marine fish of the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm. Its recorded depth range is 50–480 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40.5 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 50-480m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
50-480m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| 科 | Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) |
| 物种 | Sphoeroides pachygaster |
常见问题
How big does Balloonfish get?
Balloonfish can grow up to 40.5 cm long.
What family does Balloonfish belong to?
Balloonfish (Sphoeroides pachygaster) belongs to the family Tetraodontidae (Pufferfish) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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