Atlantic footballfish
Himantolophus groenlandicus
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Saltwater
Overview
Atlantic footballfish (Himantolophus groenlandicus) is a marine fish of the family Himantolophidae, in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 4 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 1830 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 4,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-1830m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
?-1830m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familie | Himantolophidae |
| Arten | Himantolophus groenlandicus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Atlantic footballfish get?
Atlantic footballfish can grow up to 4.0 cm long.
What family does Atlantic footballfish belong to?
Atlantic footballfish (Himantolophus groenlandicus) belongs to the family Himantolophidae in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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