Smallscale smoothhead
Leptochilichthys microlepis
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Saltwater
Overview
Smallscale smoothhead (Leptochilichthys microlepis) is a marine fish of the family Alepocephalidae, in the order Alepocephaliformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 726 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30,299999237060547 cm |
| نطاق العمق | ?-726m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
?-726m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Alepocephaliformes |
| الفصيلة | Alepocephalidae |
| الأنواع | Leptochilichthys microlepis |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Smallscale smoothhead get?
Smallscale smoothhead can grow up to 30.299999237060547 cm long.
What family does Smallscale smoothhead belong to?
Smallscale smoothhead (Leptochilichthys microlepis) belongs to the family Alepocephalidae in the order Alepocephaliformes.
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