Blue knifefish
Labracoglossa nitida
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Saltwater
Overview
Blue knifefish (Labracoglossa nitida) is a marine fish of the family Scorpididae, in the order Centrarchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
0-?m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes) |
| 科 | Scorpididae |
| 物种 | Labracoglossa nitida |
常见问题
How big does Blue knifefish get?
Blue knifefish can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
What family does Blue knifefish belong to?
Blue knifefish (Labracoglossa nitida) belongs to the family Scorpididae in the order Centrarchiformes (Sunfishes).
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