Bighead brotula
Grammonus opisthodon
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Saltwater
Overview
Bighead brotula (Grammonus opisthodon) is a marine fish of the family Bythitidae, in the order Ophidiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 5 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 22 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 5,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-22m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
?-22m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Ophidiiformes |
| Familie | Bythitidae |
| Arten | Grammonus opisthodon |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Bighead brotula get?
Bighead brotula can grow up to 5.0 cm long.
What family does Bighead brotula belong to?
Bighead brotula (Grammonus opisthodon) belongs to the family Bythitidae in the order Ophidiiformes.
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