East Atlantic African spadefish

Ephippus goreensis

Ephippid Fish Reaching Thirty Centimeters

White
Tropical
Regional distribution
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

East Atlantic African spadefish is a fish found around Eastern Atlantic. It inhabits estuaries and brackish water. The largest recorded length is 30 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Ephippidae
Genus: Ephippus
Maximum length: 30 cm
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola (Ref. 3166 ), including Cape Verde. Reported from Mauritania (Ref. 55783 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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