Ridgehead
Melamphaes microps
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 9,600000381469727 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 300-2516m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
300-2516m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies) |
| الفصيلة | Melamphaidae |
| الأنواع | Melamphaes microps |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Ridgehead get?
Ridgehead can grow up to 9.600000381469727 cm long.
What family does Ridgehead belong to?
Ridgehead (Melamphaes microps) belongs to the family Melamphaidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).
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