Moulton's handfish
Sympterichthys moultoni
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 4,510000228881836 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 105-150m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
105-150m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| الفصيلة | Brachionichthyidae |
| الأنواع | Sympterichthys moultoni |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Moulton's handfish get?
Moulton's handfish can grow up to 4.510000228881836 cm long.
What family does Moulton's handfish belong to?
Moulton's handfish (Sympterichthys moultoni) belongs to the family Brachionichthyidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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