Brilliant lightfish
Polymetme illustris
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 14,800000190734863 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 230-822m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
230-822m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes) |
| Familie | Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) |
| Arten | Polymetme illustris |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Brilliant lightfish get?
Brilliant lightfish can grow up to 14.800000190734863 cm long.
What family does Brilliant lightfish belong to?
Brilliant lightfish (Polymetme illustris) belongs to the family Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).
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