Bigeye lanternfish
Protomyctophum thompsoni
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Saltwater
Overview
Bigeye lanternfish (Protomyctophum thompsoni) is a marine fish of the family Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), in the order Myctophiformes. Maximum recorded length is 5.2 cm. Its recorded depth range is 785–1500 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 5,199999809265137 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 785-1500m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
785-1500m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Myctophiformes (Lanternfishes) |
| Familie | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes) |
| Arten | Protomyctophum thompsoni |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Bigeye lanternfish get?
Bigeye lanternfish can grow up to 5.199999809265137 cm long.
What family does Bigeye lanternfish belong to?
Bigeye lanternfish (Protomyctophum thompsoni) belongs to the family Myctophidae (Lanternfishes) in the order Myctophiformes (Lanternfishes).
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