Atlantic Roughy
Hoplostethus occidentalis
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 17,299999237060547 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 485-550m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
485-550m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| الفصيلة | Trachichthyidae (Roughies) |
| الأنواع | Hoplostethus occidentalis |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Atlantic Roughy get?
Atlantic Roughy can grow up to 17.299999237060547 cm long.
What family does Atlantic Roughy belong to?
Atlantic Roughy (Hoplostethus occidentalis) belongs to the family Trachichthyidae (Roughies) in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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