Longnose tapirfish
Polyacanthonotus challengeri
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Saltwater
Overview
Longnose tapirfish (Polyacanthonotus challengeri) is a marine fish of the family Notacanthidae, in the order Notacanthiformes. Maximum recorded length is 60 cm. Its recorded depth range is 777–4560 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 60,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 777-4560m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
777-4560m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Notacanthiformes |
| الفصيلة | Notacanthidae |
| الأنواع | Polyacanthonotus challengeri |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Longnose tapirfish get?
Longnose tapirfish can grow up to 60.0 cm long.
What family does Longnose tapirfish belong to?
Longnose tapirfish (Polyacanthonotus challengeri) belongs to the family Notacanthidae in the order Notacanthiformes.
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