Largesacle jawfish
Opistognathus megalepis
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Saltwater
نطاق العمق
146-285m
الفصيلة
Overview
Largesacle jawfish (Opistognathus megalepis) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. Its recorded depth range is 146–285 m.
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
146-285m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Ovalentaria/misc |
| الفصيلة | Opistognathidae |
| الأنواع | Opistognathus megalepis |
الأسئلة الشائعة
What family does Largesacle jawfish belong to?
Largesacle jawfish (Opistognathus megalepis) belongs to the family Opistognathidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.
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