Eastern Pacific roughy
Hoplostethus pacificus
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
?-703m
الفصيلة
Overview
Eastern Pacific roughy (Hoplostethus pacificus) is a marine fish of the family Trachichthyidae (Roughies), in the order Beryciformes. It has been recorded to depths of 703 m.
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
?-703m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| الفصيلة | Trachichthyidae (Roughies) |
| الأنواع | Hoplostethus pacificus |
الأسئلة الشائعة
What family does Eastern Pacific roughy belong to?
Eastern Pacific roughy (Hoplostethus pacificus) belongs to the family Trachichthyidae (Roughies) in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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