Big head
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
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Brackish
Overview
Big head (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows), in the order Cypriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 146 cm, with a maximum published weight of 40 kg. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 146.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 40.0 kg |
| 栖息水深 | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
水质类型
Brackish
栖息水深
0-?m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| 科 | Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows) |
| 物种 | Hypophthalmichthys nobilis |
常见问题
How big does Big head get?
Big head can grow up to 146.0 cm long and weigh 40.0 kg.
Where is Big head found?
Estuaries
What family does Big head belong to?
Big head (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) belongs to the family Xenocyprididae (East Asian Minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).
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