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Agassiz's thread-sail fish

Chlorophthalmus agassizi

Not Evaluated Saltwater
الطول الأقصى
40,0 cm
نطاق العمق
50-1000m
الفصيلة

Overview

Agassiz's thread-sail fish (Chlorophthalmus agassizi) is a marine fish of the family Chlorophthalmidae, in the order Aulopiformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm. Its recorded depth range is 50–1000 m.

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نبذة

Agassiz's thread-sail fish (Chlorophthalmus agassizi) is a saltwater fish reaching up to 40 cm in length. It inhabits deeper coastal waters and belongs to the family Chlorophthalmidae, characterized by their large, greenish eyes adapted for dim-light environments.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 40,0 cm
نطاق العمق 50-1000m

Habitat & Distribution

نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
50-1000m

Taxonomy

الرتبة Aulopiformes (Lizardfishes & Allies)
الفصيلة Chlorophthalmidae
الأنواع Chlorophthalmus agassizi

الأسئلة الشائعة

How big does Agassiz's thread-sail fish get?
Agassiz's thread-sail fish can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
What family does Agassiz's thread-sail fish belong to?
Agassiz's thread-sail fish (Chlorophthalmus agassizi) belongs to the family Chlorophthalmidae in the order Aulopiformes (Lizardfishes & Allies).

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