Blackhead filefish
Pervagor melanocephalus
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Saltwater
Overview
Blackhead filefish (Pervagor melanocephalus) is a marine fish of the family Monacanthidae (Filefishes), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 16 cm. Its recorded depth range is 20–40 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 20-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
20-40m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| 科 | Monacanthidae (Filefishes) |
| 物种 | Pervagor melanocephalus |
常见问题
How big does Blackhead filefish get?
Blackhead filefish can grow up to 16.0 cm long.
Where is Blackhead filefish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Blackhead filefish belong to?
Blackhead filefish (Pervagor melanocephalus) belongs to the family Monacanthidae (Filefishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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